Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G90.122

Description

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