Name/Title
CapEntry/Object ID
G2009.037Description
Day cap made of fine muslin with tabour stitched florets. Entirely hand stitched. The high dome crown has 4 ruched puffs of plain gauze set across the front, separated by strips of hand made lace. Deep double plain muslin frill at the top, single layer around the bottom and back; edged with hand made lace which also trims the ends of the wide muslin ties. The top or back of the crown has a large roundel of hand made lace. Fine drawstring in casing at the base. Inked at the back VInked at the back “A. J. Dyer.”Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1833 - 1835Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: FemaleLexicon
Search Terms
muslin, tabour stitch, hand stitiched, ruched puffs, laceRelationships
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Place
State/Province
Rhode IslandCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America