Cap

Date1710-1730

MediumSilk; silk and metallic needlework; linen.

DimensionsTop-Bottom: 4 1/2" x front to back: 3 1/2" x side to side: 3"

Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors

Object number1971-1386

DescriptionChild's cap of white silk embroidered with polychrome silks, and gold and silver bullion. Sides have embroidered scrolls, floral sprigs, fruits and insects. Top has a heart shape framing a small boat with oars. The back has a robed child holding hand of robed and winged angel with a steepled church in background. The bottom has a turreted tower. Edging of gold lace; small carnation silk bow at back; white silk satin ties. Backing of linen. Lining of blue and white striped and ikat silk.
ProvenanceEx Coll: Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen, Madame S. E. Rigaud.