Digital Collections
Cap
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand stitched fine cotton cap. Shaped straight across cheeks just below ears, extending into deep crown with circle back. Front edge has deep self frill and short wide self ties. Front edge embroidered with white cotton in satin stitch and french knots making a repeating frond-and-circle motif. Drawstring at center back.
G2000.070
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Accessory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Cap
Female
Cotton
1800 - 1820
American
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