Cap
Name/Title
CapEntry/Object ID
G96.119Description
Entirely hand stitched infant cap. Fine white windowpane dimity. Deep brim, horseshoe crown joined by hand-formed tape ‘rikrak’; fine cotton (?) frill with narrow tuck parallel to hem is whipped to front edge. Short handwoven linen tape ties. Narrow cotton braid drawstring in casing around bottom.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Infant
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
CapClothing Sex
UnisexTextile Details
Material
CottonColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
1825 - 1850Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American