Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G92.005

Description

Entirely hand stitched white sheer cotton, heavily starched. 4” brim with shallow horseshoe crown slightly gathered at top. SIngle draw tape, plainwoven cotton, that knots itself at one side. Simple machine Valencienne lace edging applied flat all around. Finely hemmed uneven ties of heavier cotton.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1850

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

Cap, Hat, Headwear, Woman, Hand stitched, starched, cotton, horseshoe, Valencienne lace, valencienne, Lace