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