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Cap (Baby's cap)
1800-1820
Description
A baby's cap made of fine, plain-weave linen. Embroidered throughout with dots (executed in French knots). Embroidery and eyelets with a leaf and branch motif (executed in satin stitch) radiate from an inserted circle of netting at the crown of the cap. Large eyelets (to attach ties) at each front corner. Drawstring at the forehead. Origin is area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1976.0241
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1976.0241
Object Name
Cap (Baby's cap)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1800-1820
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Dimensions (inches)
6.25 (H) x 5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.88 (H) x 12.7 (W)