Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G88.204

Description

Entirely hand stitched sheer white cotton ('dotted Swiss'); lower back gathered with narrow linen plain weave tape; deep brim low on cheeks; 2” cape effect. Edging of machine lace 1” wide. Piping in brim seam; sheer ties with unfinished ends.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1845

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

Hand stitched, Cap, hat, headwear, Female, Cotton, Swiss, Cape, Machine Lace, Lace, Piping

Material

Cotton