Black Lace Cap

Black Lace Cap

Women
California
19th Century,
Fashion
black satin silk
“China” silk

A black satin silk cap worn on the back of the head, potentially for evening wear also known as a ‘nightcap’. This cap was in circa around 1850 to 1870 and used in California. The cap has a wire circular frame covered with fine black “China” silk which was originally referred to as Silk Habotai. The circular frame has a black lace edging with three white mauve silk ribbons formed into bows spaced around the cap. Two either side of the cap and one at the front. The cap has a black netting covering the top which gives the cap elevation.

Unknown - Gift from Mrs. Thomas B. Porter

Oakland Museum of California

http://collections.museumca.org/?q=collection-item/h6824528
[Date Accessed – 09/11/17]

1850

Freya Harper

Oakland Museum of California - H68.245.28

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Material Object - textiles

19th century California