Cap

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

1954.22.10

Description

White cotton cap constructed in 2 parts: the caul and the brim. The caul is gathered into the brim and around a cord at the neckline, creating even fullness. Both piece are embroidered with white thread with a design of leafy vines.

Context

Worn by a member of the Dewey family of Montpelier, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1954.22

Source or Donor

Dewey, Breta Brigham (1887-1968)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Cap

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Muslin

Material

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cap

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Headwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America