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Infant's cap

American
18th century
Object Place: United States

Medium/Technique Linen plain weave with silk embroidery and linen bobbin lace
Dimensions 25 cm (9 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Wendell Taber
Accession Number49.371
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionInfant's linen cap; double flounce around face, upper with insertion of bobbin lace at center and minute embroidered flowering vine; same lace insertion and embroidery down center back of crown; (originally had ruffle or lace on face edges of flounces).