Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G97.031

Description

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

Search Terms

cap, headwear, woman, female, hand stitched, muslin, plied, drawstring, frill

Relationships

Related Places

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America