Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched fine linen. 2 frills around face, under chin, 1 more across back top of head. Wide pin-tucked 'cape'; all edged with handmade lace Brim has extra layer at outer edges forming zigzag edged with 3 rows French knots. Wide long self ties in front, short ditto in center back.Inked tape inside: “CH Newlin”

G90.031

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1865

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Hat

Cap

Headwear

Woman

Female

Hand stitched

Linen

Frills

Lace

zigzag

zig zag

french knots

knots

Newlin

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