Entirely hand stitched sheer cotton cap with tiny embroidered dots all over. High small round crown, deep smooth brim fitting close to ears. Wide machine lace gathered and attached half-inch from its edge to form double frill. Long, wide curve-end sheer ties with medium narrow hem.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1850
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
Cap, Hat, Headwear, Woman, Hand stitched, cotton, embroidered, embroidery, machine lace, lace, frill