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Infant's cap
American
mid-18th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Linen with silk embroidery and linen Binche lace
Dimensions
17.2 x 14.5 cm (6 3/4 x 5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Oric Bates
Accession Number53.283
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionInfant's cap of fine white linen, made all in one piece, except for addition of upper forehead band, in center back a short band of Binche lace, with fullness of crown gathered in semicircle at top of lace and gatheres embroidered into place, band of Binche lace in center of upper forehead band, edges trimmed with narrow Binche lace, seams hemstitched and trimmed with minute herringbone stitch worked with fine white linen thread.