Entirely hand stitched white cotton. Shallow crown with a pair of large puffed sections between front and back. Simple (early?) lace insertion at top center and sides. Narow insertion down center back. Fine tape drawstring in back. 1.5” deep “dotted Swiss” frill all around. No ties.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1825 - 1835
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
Cap, Hat, Headwear, Woman, Hand stitched, Cotton, Mouse ears, Lace, Dotted swiss, swiss, Frill