Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched sheer white cotton ('dotted Swiss'); lower back gathered with narrow linen plain weave tape; deep brim low on cheeks; 2” cape effect. Edging of machine lace 1” wide. Piping in brim seam; sheer ties with unfinished ends.

G88.204

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1830 - 1845

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Hand stitched

Cap

hat

headwear

Female

Cotton

Swiss

Cape

Machine Lace

Lace

Piping

Cotton

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