Christening cap

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Christening cap by unidentified artist. White crocheted fabric with blue decorative border. The fabric is square with rounded edges. The border consists of a repeating pattern of blue interlocking shapes resembling leaves or flowers. The blue pattern is present on three sides, with a more intricate design on one side. The fabric has a delicate, lacy texture and appears to be made of cotton or a similar material. The background of the image is light gray.