Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Cap |
Object ID # |
1989.1.9 |
Other Name |
Covering |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
probably Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Date |
1950 ca. |
Material |
Rayon, Tulle |
Dimensions |
W-6 L-7 inches |
Description |
A ladies machine made prayer covering comprised of two panels of netting. The brim is 2.50" wide and meets the soft crown. At the attachment there are spaced out pleats on the crown which give it a puckered look. There are two black rayon sateen ribbon ties attached to the inside sides of the brim averaging 11.00" long. |
Provenance |
Worn by Katie B. Bechtel (1891-1980) of Boyertown, Berks County. Never married; member of Boyertown Mennonite Church. |
Source |
Gift of the Estate of Katie B. Bechtel |
People |
Bechtel, Katie B., 1891-1980 |
Collection |
Clothing-Accessories |