Women's Day Cap

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Lincoln County Historical Association

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Name/Title

Women's Day Cap

Description

White cotton woman's day cap. Lace inserts with ruffled edges. Edges pleated on bottom of cap. Flat back and gathered full crown. Two cotton ties. Signature "Mary C. Murray" hand written at nape. "Mary C. Murray 5" stenciled on cap as well. Hand stitched.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Hat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Lace

Material

Cotton

Color

Cream

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

1790 - 1830

Time Period

late 18th early 19th centuries

Place

* Untyped Place

Unknown

Notes

It is possible Mary C. Murray made this cap as her name is on it, but she could have simply been the owner of the cap.

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Stencil

Location

On top, right side of wearer's head.

Transcription

"Mary C. Murray"

Notes

Signature is ink, a bit faded and smudged.

Type

Stencil

Location

Bottom of cap, just below bottom seam on right side of wearer's head.

Transcription

"Mary C. Murray 5"

Dimensions

Width

26 cm

Length

33.4 cm

Dimension Notes

Width when laid flat, through middle of cap. Length is of ties.

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Stains, Discoloration

Notes

Visible repair near signature