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Cap (Baby's cap)
1800-1820
Description
A baby cap, made of linen and cotton. The top and back of the cap are decorated with bands of lattice style embroidered openwork, including a round insert on the crown. Drawstrings adjust the fit at the forehead and nape of neck. Cotton tape ties secure the cap at the chin. the edges of the cap are hemmed and unadorned.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1976.0251
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1976.0251
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 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14 (H) x 13 (W)