Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched sheer white cotton. Horseshoe crown shaped with 3 slits joined by hand embroidered insertion, as are all other seams. Double frill, denser at ear level, edged with hand-made lace. Tiny casing with tie at center back. Remains of lace-edged tie at center back. Remains of lace-edged ties visible inside.

G92.137

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1835

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Cap

Hat

Headwear

Female

Hand stitched

Cotton

Horseshoe

Embroidered

Embroidery

Frill

Lace

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