Entirely hand stitched white striped dimity cap. Deep brim stiffened with fine pairs of cords 3/4” apart. Horseshoe crown 6 rows of cord across base. Fine double frill around front, frillier at ears. Self ties. Very fine stitching. Probably had lace edging on frills. Bonnet cap?
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1830 - 1850
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
Cap, Hat, Headwear, Woman, Hand stitched, Dimity, Horseshoe, frill