Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G2008.046

Description

Infant’s cap made of fine percale, French style with round insert in crown. There is an insert of net in the CB either to enlarge the cap or to replace the bulk of what would have been a seam ridge right beneath the infant’s head. There is a tiny flat linen braid drawstring and casing around the crown, and another in the front of the brim which reaches only from ear to ear. Expertly embroidered with white cotton in a stylized flower and leafy branch design using satin stitch, outline stitch, French knots and eyelets, some of which have simple needlelace fillings. Drawn thread work outlines each casing and the back seams.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1815

Notes

User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

infant, baby, cap, hat, headwear, French style, net, linen, braid, drawstring, embroidered, embroidery, cotton, flower, branch, satin stich, outline, stitch, French knots, eyelet