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The carapuça, or pigtail cap was worn by Madeiran men and women in the 19th century. The shallow crown was often tilted jauntily to the side, adding personality to this unique and distinctive form.
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Title: Cap
Date: fourth quarter 19th century
Culture: Portuguese (Madeiran)
Medium: wool
Dimensions: 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
Classification: Accessory-Headwear-Womenswear
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Sally Hedden, 1945
Object Number: 2009.300.2357
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