Entirely hand stitched fine white cotton infant cap, horseshoe crown finely sewn to brim with overcast or satin stitch. Border of buds, big spray of fernlike foliage with net centers, at each side. Ground of micro-eyelets with leaflets. Loops for ribbon at corners, casings (strings gone) at center front & center back.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Category
Headwear, Infant
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Cap
Clothing Sex
Unisex
Textile Details
Fabric
Cotton
Material
Cotton, net
Color
White
Sewing Stitch Type
Satin Stitch
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1810 - circa 1830
Notes
User Age: Infant
Gender: Neutral
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
Cap, Infant, baby, headwear, hat, hand stitched, cotton, horseshoe, satin stich, Buds, foliage, eyelet, leaflet