Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched white cotton basket weave night cap; gathered at lower back with narrow ribbon (and strip of cotton); deep brim comes low on cheek, joined by a short bavolet; insertion at top right and left, of 1.5” band of little cartwheels, machine made; edging of machine lace; self ties.

G88.200

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1875 - 1900

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Cap

Hat

Headwear

Female

Hand stitched

Cotton

Basket weave

Bavolet

Lace

Cotton

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