Infant’s cap, newborn size, entirely hand stitched linen cambric. Narrow double-layer brim with fine cotton lawn double frill across the front and bottom. Caul formed of triangular sections joined with miniscule top stitching and attached at brim with a casing and narrow draw-tie. Another casing between the front frills. Casing and flat frill at bottom in back. Narrow lawn ties.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1750 - 1800
Notes
User Age: Infant
Gender: Neutral
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
cap, headwear, hat, infant, baby, newborn, hand stitched, cambric, linen, cambric linen, cotton, lawn, cotton lawn, frill, top stitch