Christening Cap

Identifier

http://dp.la/api/items/dc13df5d5f2f54cb5fe395d90f9f9a55

Title

Christening Cap

Date

late 19th century

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.
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.
Currently not on view

Subject

Sewing and Knitting
Daily Life
Cultures & Communities
Vidal
Puerto Rico

Source

Smithsonian Institution

Relation

http://ids.si.edu/ids/deliveryService?id=NMAH-2006-13446&max=150

Type

image

References

http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=record_ID%3Anmah_602605&repo=DPLA

Citation

“Christening Cap,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed November 4, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/7573.

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