Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G97.028

Description

"Entirely hand stitched sheer muslin. Medium brim around head with inset round crown, chin flaps. Sheer muslin double frill on front, narrower single frill in back. Frills have deep hems. Fine braided linen drawstrings in front and back. Deep casing around base of crown, 2 eyelets in back. Flap ends worn and repaired. No ties. Exquisite repair on brim.See 97.027 and 97.029."

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1825

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

Cap, headwear, muslin, sheer, casing, hand stitched, female, frill

Relationships

Related Places

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America