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Cap

Art

White sheer cotton cap; 'shadow' applique entirely hand stitched; appliqued layers create shadowy floral vine; back-stitched in linen or silk; edged with machine lace; ruffle cut in one piece with deep brim with long chin points, gathered most near ear. Ties have 3 narrow tucks across ends.

G86.236

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Cap

Hat

Headwear

Woman

Cotton

Hand stitched

Applique

Vine

Flower

Linen

Silk

Machine lace

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