White Cotton Cap with Fold-over Front Edge -Day Cap - Mob Cap - Colonial, Revolutionary, Regency or Civil war - nurse

This round or day cap is made of 100% clear cotton muslin and trimmed around the face edge with a plain front band that folds back over the cap edge, giving the cap a simpler look. The back of the cap is gathered to the neck to hold your hair. The ribbon encased gathering allows the cap to fit most head sizes. This is a soft light-weight cap that is easy to wear and offers a great way to complete your look.

While commonly worn in the 17th and 18th centuries, this cap was also used as a morning and utilitarian cap during the 19th century. Most women wore some type of cap as a bare head was seldom seen. There were a wide variety of caps worn, most made of cotton or linen. Every class of women from the poorest to the richest wore some sort of headwear. Economic and social status often dictated the style of the cap and the amount and style of decorations. This cap is perfect cap for those who present an average middle class American, a civil war nurse or other domestic personas.

Unsure what to do with your hair? A cap just may be the perfect answer for you. This cap offers a practical way to tame unruly or shorter hair while still giving you the overall look of the Era.

If you are looking for a Civil War nurse persona I also offer a complete accessory set for the Civil War nurse as well as a dress that is very suitable for these personas.
Please check out these listings:
Dress: https://www.etsy.com/listing/757848043/solid-black-civil-war-era-dress-day?ref=shop_home_active_1
Accessory Set for Civil War Nurse: https://www.etsy.com/listing/757266365/civil-war-nurse-accessory-set-apron?ref=shop_home_active_1

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