Cap
Date1740-1760
OriginEurope
MediumSilk, metallic cord, linen.
DimensionsSide to side: 4"; Height: 5"
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Object number1971-1389
DescriptionChild's cap of orange-rose silk faille overlaid and embroidered with couched metallic cords that form a lattice over the entire cap. Symmetrically arranged on the lattice are flowers and leaves outlined in couched metallic cord. The edge of the cap is bound with a woven tape of metallic cord and linen. The face edge of the cap is trimmed with linen bobbin net lace and a twist of purple and white ribbon tacked on. White silk tie ribbons are not original. Carnation silk lining.ProvenanceEx Coll. Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen.
