Cap
Date1830-1900
OriginEurope
MediumKnitted white cotton
DimensionsL: 21 1/4"; W: 8 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-59
DescriptionMan's cap of white cotton knitted with peaked and tassled top. Cap is made with two horizontal bands of lacy openwork and 8-pointed stars at top. Cap is made in one with a shaped liner intended to be folded under to fit over the crown of the head.Construction History:
1. 1830-1900: Initial Construction
2. December 22, 1953: Cleaning, repairing, restoring by Ernest LoNano for Margaret Hunter Shop
Label TextThis cap was frame knitted and was probably worn as folk dress in Europe.
ProvenanceFrom the Collection of Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen.
