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Cap

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand stitched fine cotton cap. Shaped straight across cheeks just below ears, extending into deep crown with circle back. Front edge has deep self frill and short wide self ties. Front edge embroidered with white cotton in satin stitch and french knots making a repeating frond-and-circle motif. Drawstring at center back.

G2000.070

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Accessory

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Cap

Female

Cotton

1800 - 1820

American

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