IN STOCK 18th Century Cap in White Linen (with Ruffle, Ribbon Band & Bow)
Classic 18th century cap in white linen with silk ribbon band & bow trim.
This cap was a test sample for a pattern that I drafted based on my analysis of extants and depictions of everyday caps in artwork throughout the period. The pattern came up a little on the small side and would probably best suit a girl aged 6-10 – or perhaps someone who has a smaller head or who prefers a small cap.
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In the 18th century, women wore a range of cap styles, with variations reflecting locations and cultural influences. In Anglo-American society, they most commonly fell into two types: those with lappets and those of the ‘dormeuse’ style. The former were ubiquitous in various forms throughout the century, with the dormeuse becoming very popular in the last quarter or so, especially amongst the middle and upper classes.
My caps are 100% hand sewn using historically documented stitches and construction methods. Caps for everyday for all classes are made of linen, whilst ‘fancy caps’ for social wear by the upperclass may be made of a much finer fabric such as cotton voile, linen or silk gauze, and, depending on the period and place, may be highly decorated with ruffles, ribbons, bows, lace, etc.
Classic 18th century cap in white linen with silk ribbon band & bow trim.
This cap was a test sample for a pattern that I drafted based on my analysis of extants and depictions of everyday caps in artwork throughout the period. The pattern came up a little on the small side and would probably best suit a girl aged 6-10 – or perhaps someone who has a smaller head or who prefers a small cap.
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In the 18th century, women wore a range of cap styles, with variations reflecting locations and cultural influences. In Anglo-American society, they most commonly fell into two types: those with lappets and those of the ‘dormeuse’ style. The former were ubiquitous in various forms throughout the century, with the dormeuse becoming very popular in the last quarter or so, especially amongst the middle and upper classes.
My caps are 100% hand sewn using historically documented stitches and construction methods. Caps for everyday for all classes are made of linen, whilst ‘fancy caps’ for social wear by the upperclass may be made of a much finer fabric such as cotton voile, linen or silk gauze, and, depending on the period and place, may be highly decorated with ruffles, ribbons, bows, lace, etc.
Classic 18th century cap in white linen with silk ribbon band & bow trim.
This cap was a test sample for a pattern that I drafted based on my analysis of extants and depictions of everyday caps in artwork throughout the period. The pattern came up a little on the small side and would probably best suit a girl aged 6-10 – or perhaps someone who has a smaller head or who prefers a small cap.
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In the 18th century, women wore a range of cap styles, with variations reflecting locations and cultural influences. In Anglo-American society, they most commonly fell into two types: those with lappets and those of the ‘dormeuse’ style. The former were ubiquitous in various forms throughout the century, with the dormeuse becoming very popular in the last quarter or so, especially amongst the middle and upper classes.
My caps are 100% hand sewn using historically documented stitches and construction methods. Caps for everyday for all classes are made of linen, whilst ‘fancy caps’ for social wear by the upperclass may be made of a much finer fabric such as cotton voile, linen or silk gauze, and, depending on the period and place, may be highly decorated with ruffles, ribbons, bows, lace, etc.