Entirely hand stitched infant cap of fine white dimity, 2 piece circular form; bottom arched a little. Fine white cotton braid drawstring at back and top. 1.5” fine gauze frill around front. Cambric ties.
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
Dimity
Color
White
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1800 - circa 1835
Notes
User Age: Infant
Gender: neutral
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
cap, hat, headwear, baby, infant, hand stitched, dimity, cotton, braid, frill, cambric