Grade Range: K-12Resource Type(s): Primary Source, ArtifactsDate Posted: 9/17/2009
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.
From the Teodoro Vidal Collection
Lace-making and sewing were more than utilitarian projects. They allowed young girls to express t...
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