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Woman's scrim cap with detached bows (cap)
American
19th century
Object Place: America
Medium/Technique
Linen gauze
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm (10 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Helen Howard Hudson Whipple
Accession Number55.605a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's scrim cap, bands of puffings around back of cap, over cap and over face and around ruffle at back, small bow with pleated ties sewed to middle of back, short ties under chin, detached bows with tucked ties intended to conceal fastening of short ties.