Child's cap
Category
Costume
Date
1730 - 1750
Materials
Lace, Lawn, Muslin
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1359899
Summary
Child's cap - White lawn mob cap. Full 'half crown' attached to band, pointed at sides and trimmed with frill of muslin and Valenciennes lace. These were invariably worn with the kissing strings tied underneath the chin and ribbon trimmed - there are pin marks either side where the ribbon was pinned. Fits child 2-4. 1730 - 1750 (circa)