Entirely hand stitched cotton, medium brim, shallow crown, shadow applique scroll on crown and brim, backstitched. Self ties, one missing. Edged with 1.25” coarse machine lace. Drawstring (narrow tape) in back.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1845
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
Cap, Hat, Headwear, Female, Hand stitched, Cotton, Shadow Applique, Applique, Scoll, backstitch, machine lace, lace, drawstring