Entirely hand stitched white cotton basket weave night cap; gathered at lower back with narrow ribbon (and strip of cotton); deep brim comes low on cheek, joined by a short bavolet; insertion at top right and left, of 1.5” band of little cartwheels, machine made; edging of machine lace; self ties.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1875 - 1900
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
Cap, Hat, Headwear, Female, Hand stitched, Cotton, Basket weave, Bavolet, Lace