Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G93.043

Description

Entirely hand stitched sheer white cotton. Shadow applique grapevine motif with stuffed grapes. Large horseshoe crown slightly gathered into medium brim, piped seam. Back casing with linen ties. Long wide lappets, rounded ends, with motif. Self frill edged with lace, a second tier around the face.

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, Cotton, Shadow applique, applique, Grapevine, Grapes, Horseshoe, Linen, lappets, Frill, Lace