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Cap (Baby's cap)
1800-1820
Description
A baby's cap made of linen and cotton. Plain-weave linen with rows of double ruffles stitched to the cap's front edge. The front edge is decorated with three rows of satin stitch dots, separated by thin bands of drawn work.The neck of the cap is edged with one ruffle. Drawstring at the nape of the neck. Cotton tape ties secure the cap under the chin. Origin area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1976.0243.001
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1976.0243.001
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
- Linen
- Cotton
Dimensions (inches)
5.75 (H) x 6 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.61 (H) x 15.24 (W)