Cap
Name/Title
CapEntry/Object ID
G97.014Description
Entirely hand stitched white cotton. percale-like. Square-cut with fold at back and seam at top.Gathered across bottom with narrow linen tape; plied cotton drawstring between pair of eyelets at peak and about 3” in toward top of head. Double self frill fuller at CF and tapered to nothing at chin; frills have micro hems and micro tucks 1/4” away. 3/4” linen tape ties with tiny hems; at odd location, seemingly at ear level, until one shapes it with the drawstrings. Remains of tiny dark brown silk initials at CF, seems to have been GT.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1810 - 1815Notes
User Age: adult Gender: femaleEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American