Women's Day Cap

Side view

Side view

Name/Title

Women's Day Cap

Description

Hand stitched white netting and lace woman's cap. Silk ribbons edging front of cap and one along the back. Scalloped lace and ruffled netting also along the edge of cap. Black organza lining the inside of the cap. Two thin silk ties.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Hat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Lace

Material

Silk

Color

Cream, Black

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

1840 - 1880

Time Period

Mid to late 19th century

Place

* Untyped Place

Unknown

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

None

Dimensions

Width

15.5 cm

Length

28.5 cm

Dimension Notes

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

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Discoloration, Split Seam

Notes

Black lining has come apart at the seam.