A fine lawn baby vest cap and undercap, believed to
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A fine lawn baby vest cap and undercap, believed to have been worn by George IV as a baby, 18th century, framed and mounted with a label declaring '1st shirt, cap and brain protector worn by George IV as an infant', trimmed with simple bobbin lace, the cap back appliquéd with a gros point de Venise medallion with needlepoint fillings, 34 by 55cm (qty) Provenance: the late Harry Matthews collection. A note on the back of the mount states 'These were passed by direct decent (sic) from Mrs Draper who was the midwife to Queen Charlotte. Mrs Draper delivered the future King George IV at St James' Palace on 12th August, 1762. This baby was created Prince of Wales at birth. Mrs Draper died on 8th December, 1772'. Together with a copy of the Royal Household Index which describes Mrs Draper as the Royal midwife and gives details of her service.
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A fine lawn baby vest cap and undercap, believed to
Estimate £400 - £600
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