Digital Collections

Cap

Art

Sheer cotton cap, entirely hand stitched. Embroidered in back stitch with meandering oak leaf design on brim and crown. No frill, but all edges trimmed with machine lace. Self ties. Tiny plied cotton drawstring at neck.

G89.213

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1840 - 1855

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Cap

Hat

Headwear

Woman

Hand stitched

Leaf

Machine Lace

Lace

Drawstring

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