Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G87.047

Description

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