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Cap (Baby's cap)
1800-1820
Description
A baby's cap made of linen. Plain-weave linen with drawnwork borders to create square blocks of plain-weave fabric along the sides and back. Each square is embroidered with a leaf motif in satin stitch. A one-inch tall ruffle is attached to the bottom of the cap. Plain-weave linen tape ties secure the cap at the chin. Drawstrings adjust the fit at the nape of the neck.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1976.0244.002
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1976.0244.002
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)
6 (H) x 5.7 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15 (H) x 14.5 (W)