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Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1831

GUSN

GUSN-34511

Description

Cream, sheer; 2 side sections embroidered w/ stylized flowers and scrolling branches; center panel embroidered w/ stylized heart-shaped flowers; featherstitched seams w/ borders of white work "V"-like shapes; front extends to points.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Brewer, Gardner, Mrs. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Roxbury, MA, USA

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. George H. Lyman

Accession Number

1931.1864

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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