Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched sheer cotton dotted Swiss day or night cap. Deep horseshoe crown and deep brim with piped seam. 3/4” machine lace edging, gathered along cheek and ears. Lace insertion at top of brim. Drawstring in back. Short self ties.

G85.799.2

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1840 - 1850

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

hat

headwear

cap

female

woman

hand stitched

cotton

dotted swiss

horseshoe

machine lace

lace

drawstring

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