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