Baby Cap
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mavis French
American, born 1926
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1926
MediumMachine-stitched cotton and elastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter): 8 x 9 3/4 x 6in. (20.3 x 24.8 x 15.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mavis Davis
DescriptionThis cap is made from a loose, pink, plain-woven cotton. The crown is gathered at the top back with three rows of stitching. The base of the crown is decorated with a matching plain-woven ribbon, 1 1/8-inch wide. The ribbon is stitched into decorative bows at the ends of the brim. The back five inches of the cap are elasticized with a line of elastic running through a 1/4-inch casing of self-fabric. The brim of the cap is covered with three rows of 1/2-inch wide floral lace and one row of geometric designed lace on the brim edge.
Object number2001.47.6
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