Fine sheer white cotton with hand made bobbin lace edging. All hand stitched. Flat horseshoe crown with deep brim in two sections, and a separate layer with lace edging over the front section. Each section joined with Ayreshire insertion. Bobbin lace beading down center of brim. Front extends down a bit. Narrow tape drawstrings in back. One remaining long self tie, end finished on 3 edges with lace.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Category
Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Cap
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Fabric
Cotton
Color
White
Made/Created
Date made
1845 - 1855
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
hat, cap, headwear, woman, female, cotton, bobbin lace, lace, hand stitched, horseshoe, Ayreshire