Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched fine white figured cotton cap; 'horseshoe' crown gathered by drawstring at lower back above a bavolet; deep flat brim low on cheek with ruffles at ear level; tatted edging all around; short rounded ties of self fabric.

G88.201

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1850

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Cap

Hat

Headwear

Woman

Hand stitched

Horseshoe

Drawstring

Bavolet

Ruffles

Tatted

Cotton

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