Entirely hand stitched transparent sheer muslin. Narrow brim in front, chin flaps. Band across back with fine plied string drawstrings in top and bottom edges; also front and back of brim. Sheer muslin double frill on front, narrower single frill in back. Frills have micro hems with micro tucks. No ties. Chin flaps much mended. See 97.030.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1825
Notes
User Age: adult
Gender: female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
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cap, headwear, woman, female, hand stitched, muslin, plied, drawstring, frill