dress cap
Summary
White net over black net. White lace and bright blue silk ribbon. Foundation of white net over black net fitting head. Front edge trimmed with zigzag lace frill sewn with loops of ribbon, ribbon rosette on point at top. Top of cap behind front edge trimmed with 2 crossed-over pieces of ribbon, edged with lace, falling in 2 loose ends at back. Lower part of cap covered with puffed white net below white lace. Blue ribbon ties at bottom front corners.
Object Name
dress cap
Date Created
1860-1870
Dimensions
Size: 22.9cm
accession number
1947.2975
Collection Group
Medium
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