Cap
Date1730-1750, later button
OriginEurope
MediumSilk brocaded with silk; metallic lace; paste stones on top button; paper flowers.
DimensionsOH: 6" OW: 9 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg
Object number1991-554
DescriptionBoy's cap of brocaded floral silk trimmed with silver gilt lace. Cap is made with high 4-section rounded crown and a sectioned brim that is turned up. Additional decoration consists of paper and silk flowers. Replacement top button is crocheted over a wooden form and set with paste stones (one missing). Silk lining.
