Cap
Name/Title
CapEntry/Object ID
G2008.100Description
Infant cap, entirely hand stitched. Fine white cotton, white padded satin stitch ferny leaf border with scattering of eyelet centered daisies in ground. Round crown outlined with large eyelets, a large many-petaled flower filling the space. Tiny hem, 1/3” facing. No evidence of drawstrings. Might have had a lace edging originally.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
CottonMaterial
CottonColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
circa 1800 - circa 1825Notes
User Age: Infant Gender: NeutralEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American