Forehead Cloth

Date1700-1750

MediumLinen, Lace (Binche)

DimensionsFront: 6 ½ inches, Depth: 3 inches

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2022-64,10

DescriptionSmall triangular double layered linen forehead cloth edged with binche lace. The long ties tie under the chin.
Label TextInfants commonly wore forehead clothes across the top of the head with a cap on top. This remained a common practice through mid-18th century.
ProvenanceA collection of 28 pieces of infant clothing (all 2022-64 accession numbers) descended through various branches of the Medlycott family of Ven House in Somerset, England. The baronetcy was created in 1808 and became extinct in 2021 with the death of Sir Mervyn Tregonwell Medilycott, the 9th Baron of Medlycott. Sadly these garments do not have association with specific members of the family, but were all found stored in The Manor House, Sandford Orcas, in Dorset, England, the home of Sir Mervyn Tregonwell Medilycott, the 9th Baron of Medlycott.