Black Lace Cap
Dublin Core
Title
Black Lace Cap
Subject
Women
California
19th Century,
Fashion
black satin silk
“China” silk
California
19th Century,
Fashion
black satin silk
“China” silk
Description
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.
Creator
Unknown - Gift from Mrs. Thomas B. Porter
Publisher
Oakland Museum of California
http://collections.museumca.org/?q=collection-item/h6824528
[Date Accessed – 09/11/17]
http://collections.museumca.org/?q=collection-item/h6824528
[Date Accessed – 09/11/17]
Date
1850
Contributor
Freya Harper
Rights
Oakland Museum of California - H68.245.28
Language
N/A
Type
Material Object - textiles
Identifier
19th century California
Files
Collection
Citation
Unknown - Gift from Mrs. Thomas B. Porter, “Black Lace Cap,” The American Pacific Rim: Colonisation, Conflict and Connections, 1800-Present, accessed May 14, 2024, https://theamericanpacificrim.omeka.net/items/show/154.