Hand stitched fine cotton, swivel or dobby grapevine motif seeming to have been designed especially for the purpose with medallian in back and linear vine and spots on brim. Shallow caul and brim, edged with Ayreshire eyelet edging. Casing in back has stitched-down string giving permanent gathers. Cotton gauze ribbons, 12” long.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1845 - 1860
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
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Hat, Headwear, cap, female, woman, hand stitched, cotton, grapevine, vine, Ayreshire eyelet, eyelet, gauze