Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

Cap, entirely hand stitched, made of white checked dimity. Deep brim with cording spaced 1” apart, small circular crown. Neck edge bound, tacked into a tuck at center back to improve fit. Remains of white ribbon tie on one side. No sign of remains of bavolet for sunbonnet purposes.

G2004.103

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1850 - 1875

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

cap

hat

headwear

hand stitched

dimity

Local

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