Cap
Name/Title
CapEntry/Object ID
G95.119Description
Entirely hand stitched fine sheer cotton cap. Deep brim, small crown with fine piping in seam. Brim has 4 concentric flat edge frills with tiny piping at base. Each one has embroidered scalloped edges and a dainty scrolled vine in satin and outline stitches. The two inner ones have another narrow border embroidered adjoining the piping on the base fabric. Floral bouquet centered on crown. Self ties with tiny hems, bottom edges have satin stitched vandykes and little border.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1845 - 1855Notes
User Age: Adult Gender: FemaleEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American