Digital Collections
Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched fine linen. 2 frills around face, under chin, 1 more across back top of head. Wide pin-tucked 'cape'; all edged with handmade lace Brim has extra layer at outer edges forming zigzag edged with 3 rows French knots. Wide long self ties in front, short ditto in center back.Inked tape inside: “CH Newlin”
G90.031
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1865
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Hat
Cap
Headwear
Woman
Female
Hand stitched
Linen
Frills
Lace
zigzag
zig zag
french knots
knots
Newlin
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