Cap

Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

1947.1.2

Description

This is a black wool crocheted hood or bonnet. The bonnet is crocheted to form the shape of a formal bonnet, complete with a brim, crown, and tail. There is a slight rise at the point where the brim and crown attach. The brim joins the tail completely, ensuring that the wearer's neck is fully covered. Ribbons are tied under the chin to secure the bonnet in place.

Context

Worn by Ann Phoebe Hodge of Albany, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1947.1

Source or Donor

Norton, Frances Alice

Acquisition Method

Gift

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

Material

Wool

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Hodge, Anna Phoebe Smalley (1838-1938)

Related Places

Place

Town

Albany

County

Orleans County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America