White sheer cotton cap; 'shadow' applique entirely hand stitched; appliqued layers create shadowy floral vine; back-stitched in linen or silk; edged with machine lace; ruffle cut in one piece with deep brim with long chin points, gathered most near ear. Ties have 3 narrow tucks across ends.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1845
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Lexicon
Search Terms
Cap, Hat, Headwear, Woman, Cotton, Hand stitched, Applique, Vine, Flower, Linen, Silk, Machine lace