Entirely hand stitched extremely fine, sheer cotton. Deep round crown, shallow brim around the head, with chin flaps. Fine linen or cotton braids for drawstring in front and back. Ends of flaps much mended. Knobby remains of ribbon ends.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1815
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
Hat, cap, headwear, woman, hand stitched, cotton, linen, braid, drawstring