Worn by John Pintard (1759 - 1844)

Baby bonnet

ca. 1759

Linen

Overall (Flat): 6 1/4 × 5 5/8 × 3/16 in. (15.9 × 14.3 × 0.5 cm)

Gift of Mrs. John Mason Brown

1972.6

This was the baby bonnet of John Pintard (1759-1844), the founder of the New-York Historical Society in 1804. His deep interest in history made him a moving force in the establishment of other cultural institutions, including the Massachusetts Historical Society.

DescriptionEcru linen close-fitting lace baby bonnet, overall hand embroidered whitework in shell and laurel leaf motif design centering from crown on drawnwork and bobbin lace net ground; row of gadrooned oval pattern borders hemmed edges.

ClassificationsCLOTHING AND FASHION