Striped dimity infant night cap entirely hand stitched. Horseshoe crown, plain cotton frill all around. Straight bottom, 3/8” casing around it with 1/4” plain woven tape drawstring whose ends serve as ties.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Category
Infant, Accessory
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Cap
Clothing Sex
Unisex
Textile Details
Fabric
Dimity
Color
White
Made/Created
Date made
1825 - 1850
Notes
User Age: Infant
Gender: Neutral
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
cap, hat, headwear, baby, infant, night cap, night, hand stitched, horseshoe, frill, cotton