Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

G88.194

Description

Sheer embroidered cap. Entirely hand stitched sheer fine cotton; exquisite satin stitch stylized pinks-and-ferns on brim, with buttonholed-vandyke edging; deep brim with piping, low on cheek; lower rear edge gathered with narrow linen flat braid; self ties. Narrow plain weave cotton tape (?) casing for drawstring.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1845

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

Sheer cotton

Material

Sheer Cotton