In the early Victorian Era, 1830s to 1850s, most women covered their heads with caps, sometimes called morning or day caps. In the later years, only older ladies and "spinsters" wore these caps. If they were wealthy, these caps would be made of expensive lace, silk and ribbon. Non wealthy ladies and maids wore caps that were made of less expensive materials, but were still pretty. 

This sweet cap is made of cotton and is embroidered with a beautiful design. You can tell that it was worn quite a bit by the numerous holes along with numerous mended spots. The tips of both sides have been mended as well. It is 100% hand sewn with super tiny piping between the brim and back, and has what appears to be homemade crocheted lace. A lovely example of a well loved piece of history! I have included in the photos, images of ladies wearing similar caps for historical reference.

Please see photos for condition and flaws.  

Measurements:
18" along the front hem
8" front to back
10" ties

Listing for cap only.  Lace table runner, glass dish, historical images and mannequin head not included

This item is sold as is, as it is a vintage or antique piece. I make every effort to photograph and disclose all the flaws I notice so that you can see what you will be getting before you buy.

I do not offer refunds unless I grossly mis-represent what I am selling, so please ask a lot of questions before you buy!

My house is also home to our Rosie Dog.  I make every effort to make certain there are no Rosie hairs on the products I sell. 

This item comes to you from a pet friendly, non-smoking home. However, I have purchased it from another person, and they may have smoked or had animals. I make every effort to sell clean, offensive-fragrance free items!

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Hello there! I thought I would share a little bit about who you are buying this item from. My name is Gina and for the past 40 years, I have been an avid collector of antiques. At one point in time, my dream was to have a fabulous fashion museum that housed clothing, underwear, shoes, accessories and various items from the 1830s to the 1930s. Well, over time, that dream became a very unhealthy obsession so I am selling the vast majority of my museum off. My obedience to God is your gain! For most of last year I sold quite a bit of the museum on my Instagram page @thehouseofwhyte and that was fun, but a little too regimented for me and caused quite a bit of stress and anxiety. I am hoping that eBay is a better place to offer my items to new homes! I also sell newly crafted items on Etsy at theHOWboutique, if you would like to check out my integrity as a seller there!


Happy Shopping,

Gina