Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G85.799.2

Description

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