Cap
Name/Title
CapEntry/Object ID
G97.021Description
Hand stitched fine linen, embroidered with linen. Crown detached except for a few stitches holding it to the opened brim. All edges hemmed. Front edge trimmed with flat linen lace, simply made, almost crude. Ipswich? Small piece of reseau used as center in crown, with needlerun floret. Design is mostly French knots, odd chain stitch, fagotting forming stripes with scrolls, zigzags, and graceful tailing vines with leaves filled with more reseau. Braided linen drawstrings in tiny casings across back , 2 near front.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Headwear, Infant
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
CapClothing Sex
UnisexTextile Details
Fabric
LinenMade/Created
Date made
circa 1800 - circa 1820Notes
User Age: infant Gender: noneEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American