Entirely hand stitched sheer white cotton. Horseshoe crown shaped with 3 slits joined by hand embroidered insertion, as are all other seams. Double frill, denser at ear level, edged with hand-made lace. Tiny casing with tie at center back. Remains of lace-edged tie at center back. Remains of lace-edged ties visible inside.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1835
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
Cap, Hat, Headwear, Female, Hand stitched, Cotton, Horseshoe, Embroidered, Embroidery, Frill, Lace