Cap, huck spot cotton, entirely hand stitched with 2 ply cotton thread; bobbin lace (Torchon?) in two styles as edging and insertion on center top and at seam of horseshoe crown and deep brim with chin points; self frill extends from back part way up the front. Self ties; tiny hems; tiny linen flat braid ties in rear bottom.
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, Woman, Hat, Headwear, Huck spot, Cotton, Hand stitched, Bobbin Lace, Lace, Rorchon, Horseshoe