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Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-15259

Description

White/sheer; double lace ruffle around face; neck ruffle with two narrow tucks and lace; front panel with nine narrow tucks; back with strapwork with shirred sections; drawstring at back with same ties as front.

Details

Descriptive Terms

caps (headgear)
headgear
cotton (textile)
stitching
Cap
Cap

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.5940

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