Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

Cap made of very fine, semi-sheer lawn - looks like linen. Deep ruched band over head, horseshoe crown; bordered either side by wide band of Ayrshire insertion. Double tucked cambric frill all around front; frill detailed with cording about 1/8” from base. Separate triangular extensions at ears, with double frill; lawn ties. Simple scallop embroidery edge on frill and tie ends. Drawstring in CB bottom.

G2005.005

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845 - 1855

American

frilly lappets

cambric frill

semi-sheer lawn

embroidery

linen

ruched

cap

headwear

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