Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G92.019

Description

Entirely hand stitched peach silk, brocaded with paisley cones. Circle crown set with piping into deep brim with chin straps. No frills. Lined with matching plainwoven silk; thin batting, parallel lines of quilting. Kathleen Kannik makes a convincing case for this as adult size, worn over a white cap.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1825

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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