Digital Collections
Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched sheer cotton cap, with meandery leaf design formed of applied narrow braid. Piped seams. Very fine drawstring in lower back. Long self tie with floral design at end. Edged with lace- seems to be hand-made lace with cordonnet. Crown extends into bavolet.
G90.122
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1840 - 1850
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
hat
Headwear
Woman
Hand stitched
Cotton
Leaf
Braid
Drawstring
Floral
lace
Cordonnet
Bavolet
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