Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G90.121

Description

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