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Cap/ Bonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-32874

Description

Cream/sheer; 3 ruffles around face, 2 midway; w/ scalloped embroidered edge; 2 large stylized flowers at each side; back section--white work embroidery of smaller branches enclosing bell shaped flowers; 2 ties.

Details

Descriptive Terms

caps (headgear)
headgear
embroidering
stitching
linen (material)
organdy
floral patterns
stylization
Children's clothing
Linen
Organdy
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
Geometric Floral
CAP

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Janet Campbell

Accession Number

1929.1125

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