Nightcap or bonnet of Sarah Harrison Bailey, Dr. Bailey's mother who died in 1862. Made of fine cotton. Embroidery applied in a floral pattern, edged with fine crocheted white lace. Cap has two ties and is gathered to fit head.
Collection
Dr. Peter Hyypio Collection
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Nightcap
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Cap
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Headwear
Nomenclature Class
Clothing
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Number
Other Number
#144 from "LHBM Accession Records 1-300" binder
Location
Building
Birth Room, Bailey House
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Sarah Harrison Bailey
Related Places
Place
City
South Haven, Michigan, USA
Continent
North America
Exhibition
Permanent Exhibit
General Notes
Note
Notes: Stained, most likely will need professional cleaning.
Status: restored
