Women's Day Cap

Side View

Side View

Name/Title

Women's Day Cap

Description

Fine cotton cap with dot design and Swiss scallop edging. Gathered at the back and around the base. Fine cotton ties with three flaps at the ends. Signed "L.C. Brooks" on one of the ties.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Hat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Muslin

Material

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

1800 - 1899

Time Period

19th Century

Place

* Untyped Place

Unknown

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Signature

Location

One of the ties

Transcription

"L.C. Brooks"

Dimensions

Width

17.5 cm

Length

42.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Width when flat, from middle of the cap. Length is of tie.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good