Cap
Name/Title
CapEntry/Object ID
G2006.071Description
Entirely hand-stitched infant cap made of white dimity. Shaped to the head with a six-seam star effect in the back. Straight bottom edge just turned up for tiny hem. Very fine gauze or mull frill around front, whipped onto the edge; probably in period a tuck was made just behind the frill attachment to shorten the cap. The white cotton twill tape ties have a knot in the end and appear to have been attached very recently.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
DimityMaterial
MullColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
circa 1825 - circa 1850Notes
User Age: Infant Gender: NeutralEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American