Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G89.213

Description

Sheer cotton cap, entirely hand stitched. Embroidered in back stitch with meandering oak leaf design on brim and crown. No frill, but all edges trimmed with machine lace. Self ties. Tiny plied cotton drawstring at neck.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1855

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

Cap, Hat, Headwear, Woman, Hand stitched, Leaf, Machine Lace, Lace, Drawstring