Christening Cap
Christening Cap
- Description
- This intricate handmade lace baby cap dates from the turn of the 20th century and was probably worn for a baby's christening. The baptism of newborns is both a religious and a social ceremony, strengthening ties among members of a community. Compadrazgo, the special relationship between parents and godparents, is a valued tradition in Puerto Rico and Latin America.
- Description (Spanish)
- Este intrincado gorro de bebé de encaje data de principios del siglo XX y es probable que se haya utilizado para el bautismo del niño. La ceremonia de bautismo de los recién nacidos tiene una importancia tanto religiosa como social, dado que permite estrechar vínculos entre los miembros de una comunidad. El Compadrazgo, la relación especial entre padres y padrinos, es una tradición importante en Puerto Rico y América Latina.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- late 19th century
- Place Made
- Puerto Rico
- Physical Description
- linen/cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 17 cm x 14 cm; 6 11/16 in x 5 1/2 in
- ID Number
- 1997.0097.1229
- accession number
- 1997.0097
- catalog number
- 1997.0097.1229
- Credit Line
- Gift of Teodoro Vidal
- subject
- Daily Life
- Puerto Rico
- Sewing and Knitting
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Ethnic
- Cultures & Communities
- Vidal
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
