White cap dimity entirely hand stitched. Fine linen (?) frill around whole thing, flat at top. Thick cotton drawstring at center back. Self ties. Small horseshoe crown seamed down center. Piped seam at crown. Deep brim. Very ordinary, very beautifully made.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1830 - 1850
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
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Search Terms
Cap, hat, Headwear, Woman, Dimity, hand stitched, linen, drawstring, horseshoe