Digital Collections
Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched white cotton, “dotted Swiss” with striped formed of rows of lace insertion. Double row of lace edged frills around cap, extra fullness at ears. Bavolet effect in back. Lace-edged self bow at center front, lace edged self ties with rounded ends. Drawstring in casing at lower back. Remains of stenciled or stamped scroll with owner’s name inside lower back.
G95.045
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1860
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
Hat
headwear
Woman
Hand stitched
Cotton
dotted swiss
swiss
lace
frill
bavolet
drawstring
stamped scroll
scroll
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