Digital Collections
Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched white striped dimity cap. Deep brim stiffened with fine pairs of cords 3/4” apart. Horseshoe crown 6 rows of cord across base. Fine double frill around front, frillier at ears. Self ties. Very fine stitching. Probably had lace edging on frills. Bonnet cap?
G90.250
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1830 - 1850
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
Hat
Headwear
Woman
Hand stitched
Dimity
Horseshoe
frill
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