Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

Sheer embroidered cap. Entirely hand stitched sheer fine cotton; exquisite satin stitch stylized pinks-and-ferns on brim, with buttonholed-vandyke edging; deep brim with piping, low on cheek; lower rear edge gathered with narrow linen flat braid; self ties. Narrow plain weave cotton tape (?) casing for drawstring.

G88.194

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Sheer cotton

Sheer Cotton

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