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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. Embellished along the drawnwork section with satin stitch dots. 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, 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
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1976.0243.002
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1976.0243.002
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
- Linen
- Cotton
Dimensions (inches)
5.75 (H) x 6 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.61 (H) x 15.24 (W)