Hand stitched fine linen cap, embroidered in white cotton padded satin stitch and eyelets; willows and abstract flowers with net fillings. Horseshoe crown joined to brim with handmade lace insertion. Fine casing at top and neck with fine linen braided tape. Remains of narrow white silk ribbon ties.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1820
Notes
User Age: Infant
Gender: Neutral
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
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Cap, Hat, Headwear, Infant, Baby, Hand stitched, Linen, Embroidered, embroiderey, cotton, satin stitch, eyelets, willow, flowers, Lace, Horseshoe, Braided, Silk