Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G90.250

Description

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

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Cap, Hat, Headwear, Woman, Hand stitched, Dimity, Horseshoe, frill