Cream Linen Nightcap with Gathered Crown

Romantic · 1830s · American

A cream-colored linen nightcap with a distinctive gathered crown that creates soft pleating radiating from the center. The cap features a deep brim that would frame the face, constructed with fine lace edging along the perimeter. The crown is generously proportioned and gathered into soft folds, typical of 1830s domestic headwear design. Ribbon ties hang from either side near the ears for securing under the chin. The linen appears to be a lightweight, plain weave fabric appropriate for intimate apparel. The construction shows careful hand-sewing with the gathered crown attached to a fitted band that sits around the head.