Two Baby’s Caps

anonymous, c. 1750 - c. 1800

Countless items of baby’s clothing were made from remnants of costly chintz, such as these baby’s caps. With its colourful appearance chintz is far more appealing than plain linen, and washes much better than silk or wool.

  • Artwork typechildrenswear, muts
  • Object numberBK-KOG-94
  • Dimensionsheight 17.5 cm x width 12 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Two Baby’s Caps

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-KOG-94

  • Description

    Roodgebloemd katoenen meisjeskap, samengesteld uit drie vakken, met een witte voering; sits met wit fond, mogelijk Fries.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Friesland (possibly)

  • Dating

    c. 1750 - c. 1800

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 17.5 cm x width 12 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Koninklijk Oudheidkundig Genootschap

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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