Digital Collections
Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched white cotton basket weave night cap; gathered at lower back with narrow ribbon (and strip of cotton); deep brim comes low on cheek, joined by a short bavolet; insertion at top right and left, of 1.5” band of little cartwheels, machine made; edging of machine lace; self ties.
G88.200
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1875 - 1900
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
Hat
Headwear
Female
Hand stitched
Cotton
Basket weave
Bavolet
Lace
Cotton
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