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 ShopLabel TextThis cap was frame knitted and was probably worn as folk dress in Europe.ProvenanceFrom the Collection of Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen.
