Cap

Date1820-1850

MediumCotton, silk

DimensionsChin to crown 6" ; neck 7 1/2" Flat: 4 3/8 x 5 1/2" high

Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors

Object number1971-1687,1

DescriptionBaby cap made by fine lacy cotton crochet with scalloped edges and a band of diamonds around the edges. The back of the cap has a 14-pointed star or rosette. Woven tape ties of linen. The cap is lined with pink silk loosely basted in.
InscribedPaper tag reads: "White very fine/ knitted baby's/ bonnet 17 pointed/ star in back/ & pink silk lining/ Mrs De Witt C. Cohen/ July 17, 45/5"
ProvenanceEx Coll: Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen