1949.9.260

Collection type

Object

Description

Baby’s cap

Geographical reference

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

England Essex

Cultural groups

English

Person

Maker Unknown Maker

Field collector Miss M.E. Bullock

PRM source Margaret F. Irvine

Date / Period

Date made: 1800-1900

Date collected

By 1948

Acquisition information

Donated: 1948

Materials and processes

Material Muslin Textile, Process Woven

Object numbers

Accession number: 1949.9.260

Research and responses

OED online: Muslin: 1. a. Any of various lightweight cotton fabrics in a plain weave. Also: a piece of such fabric; a dress or other article of clothing made of muslin.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MuslinMuslin is a type of finely-woven cotton fabric, introduced to Europe from the Middle East in the 17th century. The first recorded use in England was in 1670. It was named for the city where it was first introduced to them, Mosul in what is now Iraq, but the fabric originated from Dhaka in what is now Bangladesh. [1]

Muslin is most typically a closely woven unbleached or white cloth, produced from corded cotton yarn. "Sheeting" is the name for wide muslin. It is often used to make dresses or curtains but may also be used to complement foam for bench padding. In clothing, muslin breathes well, and is a good choice for hot, dry climates.

The word "muslin" is also used colloquially. In the United Kingdom, many sheer cotton fabrics are called muslin, while in the United States, muslin sometimes refers to a firm cloth for everyday use. In British slang, muslin used to refer to women or femininity, while in nautical slang, muslin can refer to a vessel's sails. [AP 26/09/2006]

Search terms: Clothing Headgear, Children and Childcare, Hat