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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Cap.
Cap
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Cap.

Cap

Date1730-1760
MediumLinen needlework on linen; linen bobbin lace.
DimensionsTop to bottom: 7"
Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors
Object number1971-1375
DescriptionMan's domed cap of white linen embroidered with white linen thread in a floral pattern. Cuff is embroidered through coarser linen backing and edged with linen bobbin lace. Cap is topped with lace pompon. Lined with linen. Stitches include satin, knots, outline, buttonhole, and herringbone. Crown and brim each cut in four pieces and seamed to shape.
ProvenanceEx Coll: Anonymous Owners, Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen.
Record
1700-1750
Record
Early 18th C.
Record
1720-1740
Record
1730-1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Cap.
1720-1750
Waistcoat 1989-430
ca. 1770
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Cap.
1730-1750
DS1991-0533
1750-1800
1989-431, Waistcoat
ca. 1750
Record
1760-1810
Record photo by LB.
Textile 1650-1660; altered later.
Record
1820-1850