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Infant's cap
American
late 18th–early 19th century
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery and linen lace ruffle
Dimensions
17.3 x 14.5 cm (6 13/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry K. Metcalf
Accession Number45.784
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite cotton, turned back band around face edged in points, worked with white linen threadin back, buttonhole and knot stitches, hemstitching and openwork at seam joinings, bobbin lace ruffle around edge of face and neck.