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2022-64,13, Forehead Cloth
Forehead Cloth
2022-64,13, Forehead Cloth

Forehead Cloth

Date1700-1750
OriginEngland
MediumLinen, Lace (Binche)
DimensionsFront: 6 inches Depth: 3 inches
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2022-64,13
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.
2022-64,5b, Bonnet Set
1700-1750
2022-64,14a, Cap
1700-1750
2022-64,5a, Shirt
1700-1750
2022-64,5c&d, Sleeve
1700-1750
2022-64,4, Long Shirt
1700-1750
2022-64,3, Long Shirt
1700-1800
DS2002-0208
1750-1775
2011 Record shot
1760-1784