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1952

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Baby's Cap (England)

This is a Baby's cap. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is cotton, linen and its technique is knotted needle lace (hollie point). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961). It is credited Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline E. Greenleaf.

Its dimensions are

H x W (profile): 17 x 13 cm (6 11/16 x 5 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Baby's Cap (England); cotton, linen; H x W (profile): 17 x 13 cm (6 11/16 x 5 1/8 in.); Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline E. Greenleaf; 1952-47-4

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