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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