Cap
Name/Title
CapEntry/Object ID
G99.001Description
Entirely hand stitched white cotton infant’s cap. White Ayreshire embroidery of little vines around edge; field of French knot triplets. Small circle crown with protruding vandykes; center of simple needle lace. 5 drawstring casings with fine plied cord, front ones unravelling. Casing across bottom. Front corners held loosely together with a loop of threadCollection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Headwear, Infant
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
CapClothing Sex
UnisexTextile Details
Fabric
CottonMaterial
CottonColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
circa 1800 - circa 1825Notes
User Age: Infant Gender: NeutralEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American