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4 Caps, 1 Hat, 1 Turban

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Fashion plate depicting six articles of headwear. Top left is a frilly lingerie cap with mauve flowers. Top right is a day cap with a lattice-pattern on the crown and trimmed in frills, white ribbon, and pink flowers. Center left is a wide-brimmed blue hat with lace along the brim and an elaborate spray of large white plumes coming from the band. Center right is a red turban with gold trim. Bottom left is a day cap with a tri-colored red, white, and yellow ribbon. Bottom right is a lingerie cap with pink flowers and pink trim.

2022.35.0472

Colored Engraving

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Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

circa 1828

19th Century

Early 19th Century

Old Number

2009.019.16

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