Infant’s cap, entirely hand stitched fine white cotton. French style with small circular crown set into encircling brim. Fine plied cotton drawstrings in four casings around head, and one in back. Field filled with satin stitched white dots; two bands of floral borders between innermost casings. White cotton satin, seed, outline and eyelet stitches. The crown has free scalloped border; inside has scattering of leafy sprays and flowers with needle lace fillings.
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
Cotton
Material
Cotton
Color
White
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1800 - circa 1825
Notes
User Age: Infant
Gender: Neutral
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
infant, baby, hat, headwear, cap, hand stitched, cotton, French style, French, drawstrings, satin stitch, floral, eyelet, scalloped, leaf, spray, needle lace, lace