Cap

Date1830-1860

MediumKnitted cotton, glass beadwork

DimensionsL: 6 3/4"; W: 5"

Credit LineAnonymous gift.

Object number1971-1685,5

DescriptionChild's cap knitted of white cotton in a lacy diamond pattern. A bright blue beaded border encircles the crown and borders the outside edges of the cap in a pattern of intersecting lozenges. At the center of the crown there is a blue beaded eight-pointed star. The outer edge of the cap is trimmed with linen bobbin lace edging. No lining.
InscribedRemoved paper tag reads: "DWC 301/ KT/ Aug 6, 54/ Beaded Baby/ Cap/ French/ 18th C"
ProvenanceEx Coll: Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen, 6 Aug. 1954.