Wonderful baby cap that is sheer net Princess Lace. It is in excellent condition. It never had ties on because I think it was never worn. It would be a great baby gift or work for a doll or a bear.
Princess lace is a tape lace. It is made of straight machine-made lace tapes also called princess lace. The lacemaker bends and folds these into the shape of flowers and leaves, and sews them into position. Princess lace was introduced at newest the end of the 19th century in Belgium. The most famous cities for princess lace were Aalst, Ninove, Geraardsbergen, Dendermonde and Liedekerke. It is reputed to be called Princess lace because the Belgium Royal Family used it. (Wikipedia))
It measures 15"' around bottom and 14.5" across the front. The back yoke is 6" across and 7" tall...all part of the entire measurements.
Product code: Newest Antique Vintage Baby Bonnet /Cap Princess Lace White Net Beautiful Not Used