Infant's cap
1928–30
Place of UseChicago, IL, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave trimmed with cotton net, cotton lace and satin ribbon
DimensionsCenter back: 45.7 cm (18 in.)
Credit LineGift of Patricia M. Ross
Accession number2006.1436
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ProvenanceWorn by donor as a baby; Gift to the MFA, September 20, 2006. Donor was born in Chicago on July 12, 1928 and wore the cap as an infant. She assumes her mother, Harriet M. Mott (Mrs. Rodney L. Mott), purchased it at either Marshall Field or Carson Perrier Scott.
about 1858
Late 19th century
about 1854
mid 19th century