Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

"Entirely hand stitched sheer muslin. Medium brim around head with inset round crown, chin flaps. Sheer muslin double frill on front, narrower single frill in back. Frills have deep hems. Fine braided linen drawstrings in front and back. Deep casing around base of crown, 2 eyelets in back. Flap ends worn and repaired. No ties. Exquisite repair on brim.See 97.027 and 97.029."

G97.028

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1825

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Cap

headwear

muslin

sheer

casing

hand stitched

female

frill

New York

United States of America

North America

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