Cap
Date1700-1750
OriginEngland
MediumLinen, Lace (Binche)
DimensionsCap A = Front Opening: 12 inches, Neck Edge: 8 inches
Cap B = Front Opening: 12 inches, Neck Edge: 9 inches
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2022-64,14A&B
DescriptionCap A = A small infant cap made in one piece with an extra band attached to the interior. Both the inner and exterior band are trimmed with a ruffle and a very fine binche lace. The long narrow section seen in front of the cap is the interior ruffle that has became detached from the interior band.Cap B = A small infant cap with a double layer band attached to a cull which is gathered into a round point filled with holliepoint. The holliepoint reads “Louis 1729.” The center back of the cap is filled with the narrow lace that trims the lower edge.
Label TextBoth boys and girls wore caps as infants. This small cap edged in lace was skillfully made and survives in nearly perfect condition.
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.
