Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

White cap dimity entirely hand stitched. Fine linen (?) frill around whole thing, flat at top. Thick cotton drawstring at center back. Self ties. Small horseshoe crown seamed down center. Piped seam at crown. Deep brim. Very ordinary, very beautifully made.

G91.022

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1830 - 1850

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Cap

hat

Headwear

Woman

Dimity

hand stitched

linen

drawstring

horseshoe

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