Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

CAP, DOTTED SWISS, WIDE INSERTION Entirely hand stitched, white lappet patterned sheer cotton cap. Self ties. Deep brim, horseshoe crown (with missing drawstring?). Edged all around with machine lace, slightly fuller at ears; wide band of hand embroidered insertion at top of brim.

G89.180

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Cap

Cotton

Lappet

Everyday

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