Entirely hand stitched sheer cotton cap, with meandery leaf design formed of applied narrow braid. Piped seams. Very fine drawstring in lower back. Long self tie with floral design at end. Edged with lace- seems to be hand-made lace with cordonnet. Crown extends into bavolet.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1840 - 1850
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
Cap, hat, Headwear, Woman, Hand stitched, Cotton, Leaf, Braid, Drawstring, Floral, lace, Cordonnet, Bavolet