I've been in touch with Professor John Styles who arrange the Threads of
Feeling expo at the Foundling Hospital.
He has kindly sent me a scan of the item of lace attached to the record for
Foundling 11691 and has given me permission to share it with anyone who is
interested.
'The item 'Gown Blue and White Laced': the end of a cotton or linen gown
sleeve, printed in blue, with a lace ruffle. Foundling 11691, a boy admitted
20 February 1759.'
I was interested in the mention on the entry page of a 'biggin'. Apparently
according to Prof Styles 'it was a kind of under-cap. These children carried
a lot of headgear!'
So if anyone would like to receive a copy of the scan please let me know. I
must say it is quite large.
Diana in Northants
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