Caps are made of linen and/or cotton in a variety of weaves, then stitched by hand and machine. Frills are machine hemmed and trims are applied by hand. Entirely hand stitched caps may be ordered for an additional charge.
Available ribbon colors: blues, greens, red, violet, black, ivory, pink, yellow, gold
#C9 1720 to
1770s PINNER CAP - $38.00 - Small caps trimmed with a
ribbon bow adorned the heads of fashionable women. Choose ribbon color from
above list.
 #C13 1750-1800
ROUND CAP - $48.00 -
A practical cap style with adjustable neck. Front edge adorned with a pleated or gathered frill.
#C14 1812 ONE PIECE CAP view A - $58.00 1812 ONE PIECE CAP view B - $55.00 -
Found in fashion plates of 1812, variations of it were also published in 1830s and the late 1850s. Cap is made
of light weight cottons. Pattern includes both views and a section of hand sewing stitches; machine stitches are
indicated where applicable. Drafted from an original cap.
PATTERN #2012-1 - $16.00
#C15 LINED CAP - $50.00 -
Originating in the early 1800s this drawn style continued to be used thourghoout the century. Pattern was drafted from an original cap which has a cotton flannel lining. Hand and machine stitching is indicated where applicable.
PATTERN #2012-2 - $16.00
#C1A
1700s PLAIN CAP - $38.00
#C1B 1800 1870s - PLAIN CAP w/ CURTAIN -
$45.00 - A serviceable cap, easy to launder and starch; cap has
draw string at the neck. This style continued to be worn as a night cap after
1820s. Pattern was drafted from originals and contains both styles
PATTERN #9305 - $16.00
C12A & B
1700s to 1820s EXTENDED FRILL CAP
#C12A FLARED FRILL CAP - $60.00 #C12B GATHERED FRILL CAP - $67.00
- A popular cap whose frill fastens under the chin. The
neck adjusts with a draw string. Cap is primarily hand stitched. Portraits
of the period indicate that Pennsylvania German and Quaker women favored the
flared frill (cap A). The gathered frill (cap B) can be seen in many
portraits of New England and Virginia women. Pattern contains both styles.
PATTERN #0503 -$16.00
#C2
1820s & 1830s - LADYS 1830S CAP - $68.00 - A day cap
made to accommodate the fashionable top knot style of hair; neck adjusts
with a draw string. Insertion accents the back. Cap is primarily hand
stitched. Pattern contains additional frill styles and was drafted from
originals.
PATTERN #9603 - $16.00
#C2M
18203 & 30s MODIFIED CAP- $55.00 - A machine
stitched version in a similar style; adapted from a PA original.
 #C3
1840s into 1850s - LADYS 1840S CAP - $60.00 -
Fashionable day cap whose adjustment ties form a decorative bow at the back.
Cap is machine stitched. Pattern includes hand and machine stitching
instructions with optional embroidery designs and frill styles. Drafted from
originals.
PATTERN # 0502 - $16.00

#C4 1850s &
1860s DAY / EVENING CAP - Fashionable cap with wired front
band which adjusts at the neck. Cap is trimmed with lace and ribbons.
Pattern contains optional lappets and half-handkerchief (neither are shown
on photo). Choose cap, lace and ribbon colors when ordering.
Cap #C4- DAY CAP - $52.00 white
cotton batiste; add $10 for lappets
(ribbon colors listed at top of page). Cap #C4
EVENING CAP from $58.00 black or white net; add $10 for
lappets.
PATTERN #9002 - $12.00
 #C6,
C7, C8 1840s through 1860s FLAT CAPS -
Decorative
day or dinner caps hand stitched: Pattern contains all 3 styles + trim
ideas from period caps
#C6 - $50.00 black or white net
Choose cap and ribbon color when ordering.
#C7 - from $65.00 black & white. Choose ribbon color when ordering.
#C8 - $58.00 white cotton batiste Choose
ribbon color when ordering.
PATTERN # 9701 - $16.00
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