Digital Collections
Cap
Object/Artifact
Cap, entirely hand stitched cotton gauze (coarse); narrow self-ties, tiny plainwoven linen tape drawstrings in casing at lower back; crown gathered sightly into flat brim, all edged with simple machine made Valenciennes lace. Swivel-weave cotton satin-stitch effect floral/arabesque design on crown & brim.
G90.050
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845 - 1855
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
Hat
Headwear
Woman
Hand stitched
Cotton
Gauze
Linen
Valenciennes lace
Valenciennes
Lace
Swivel weave
Swivel
Satin stitch
Satin
Floral
Arabesque
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