Entirely hand stitched sheer cotton dotted Swiss day or night cap. Deep horseshoe crown and deep brim with piped seam. 3/4” machine lace edging, gathered along cheek and ears. Lace insertion at top of brim. Drawstring in back. Short self ties.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1840 - 1850
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
hat, headwear, cap, female, woman, hand stitched, cotton, dotted swiss, horseshoe, machine lace, lace, drawstring