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Cap (Baby's cap)
1800-1820
Description
A baby's cap made of cotton. The fabric has a woven stripe pattern along with three bands of drawnwork near the front. A plain-weave fabric ruffle is attached to the front edge of the cap. Linen tape ties are attached at the sides of the cap, next to button hole openings at each side, to tie at the chin. A linen drawstring secures the fit at the nape of the neck. Origin 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
1976.0242.002
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1976.0242.002
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)