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
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Cap, Hat, Headwear, Woman, Hand stitched, Cotton, Shadow applique, applique, Grapevine, Grapes, Horseshoe, Linen, lappets, Frill, Lace