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Metadata
Object Name |
Cap, Boudoir |
Catalog Number |
1982.11.24.13 |
Date |
1875 |
Material(s) |
Cotton/Muslin |
Dimensions |
H-9.5 W-7 D-7 inches |
Description |
This woman's lawn nightcap has a series of machine-stitched tucks in varying sizes. The crown of the cap has embroidered floral patterns. The front edge of the cap has two layers of pleated muslin finished with bobbin lace. The back edge of the cap is finished with plain muslin. The ties for the cap are made of cream colored grosgrain ribbon. |
Notes |
This cap was part of the trousseau of Lillie Whithorne (1855-1933) for her wedding on Oct. 5 1875 to Charles Perry Cecil (1852-1929). They had children Charles Perry (Jr.) (1876-1944), Jean (1879-1977), Sara (c. 1880), Lillie Whithorn (1885-1982), and Granville Welsh (c. 1889). |
Collection |
Mrs. Cecil Wallace Collection |
People |
Cecil, Lillie Whithorne, 1885-1982 Cecil, Charles Perry |
Subjects |
Hats Women's clothing Clothing & dress Bonnets Wedding clothing & dress Wedding costume |
Search Terms |
Wedding Wedding dress |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |