Cap

Date1730-1750

MediumSilk with silk and metallic needlework; linen lining; metallic lace.

DimensionsSide to side: 4 1/2"; Height: 5"

Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors

Object number1971-1390

DescriptionChild's cap of pale green ribbed silk embroidered with polychrome floss silk and couched metallic cords. On either side are embroidered a red and pink flower in a lacy metallic cornucopia. On the crown and back, red and pink flowers and blue flowers are symmetrically arranged around a metallic fleur de lis. At the back is a fragment of carnation silk ribbon that would have been tied in a small bow. White silk ribbon ties. Natural linen lining. Face edge of cap is edged with white silk satin ribbon ruching; entire edge of cap is trimmed with gold-metallic lace.
ProvenanceEx Coll: Tomlinson, Mme. Rigaud.