1850s Reproduction Victorian Day Cap

During Victorian times, women covered their head during the day with day caps of lace, ribbons, and trim. The look was low and wide with more decoration on the sides than top.

Victorian women would instantly know the difference between a doily and a day cap. Unless you plan on balancing tea upon your head, don't wear a doily, make yourself a day cap!

Following Val's lace day cap blog tutorial, this 1850s reproduction style day cap has a slightly smaller base and no ears than the 1840s style. The pattern for this is basically a 4.5" radius half circle without longer gathered lace on the back curved edge.