Infant's Cap

Original OwnerProbably originally owned by Asline Ward (American, 1888 - 1976)

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown

Date1888-1890

MediumMachine-stitched cotton, possibly silk

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 7 x 8 x 8 1/2in. (17.8 x 20.3 x 21.6cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Sybil Gillett Smith

Object number2001.35.6

DescriptionThe crown of this infant cap is composed of alternating strips of sheer cotton embroidered with roses and bows and valenciennes lace with a vine pattern. Satin ribbon (1 1/2 inches wide) is stitched across the tops of the crown and finished with a bow at each end. The brim of the cap is also constructed of these alternating strips, and is finished with a pleated ruffle of fine, plain-woven cotton fabric, edged with embroidered roses and bows. A second layer of fine cotton is found under the pleated ruffle; it is finished with two rows of 1/4-inch lace. Two 17-inch long ties (made of the same satin ribbon used to decorate the crown) are attached at the bottom corners of the cap; the bottom edge of the cap is covered with this ribbon, gathered in four sections.

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