Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G86.236

Description

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