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Cap (Baby's cap)
1800-1820
Description
A baby's cap made of white cotton (fabric has a woven stripe pattern). The edges are trimmed with a ruffle. There is a linen drawstring at the nape of the neck (concealed by a hem) and linen tape ties at each corner. There are also buttonhole-sized holes at the lower front of each corner (possibly used to secure other ties).
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1976.0242.001
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1976.0242.001
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)
6.5 (H) x 5.62 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16.51 (H) x 14.29 (W)