Digital Collections
Cap
Object/Artifact
Fine cream wool, pale red trim. Triangular headpiece edged with crochet trim, long crocheted lappets ending in little self tassels. Seems to be wave crochet as described as a “new stitch” in Godey’s-- or very similar.
G92.104
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Headwear
Historic Costume
1865
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
wool
cap
lappets
crochet
7 in
54 in
Measured and longest and widest points.
Wool
Western New York
New York
United States of America
North America
Everyday
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