Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G90.031

Description

Entirely hand stitched fine linen. 2 frills around face, under chin, 1 more across back top of head. Wide pin-tucked 'cape'; all edged with handmade lace Brim has extra layer at outer edges forming zigzag edged with 3 rows French knots. Wide long self ties in front, short ditto in center back.Inked tape inside: “CH Newlin”

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1865

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

Hat, Cap, Headwear, Woman, Female, Hand stitched, Linen, Frills, Lace, zigzag, zig zag, french knots, knots, Newlin