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Cap

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched cap made of plain-weave white cotton. Twill tape ties. Drawstring at the center front outside. Horseshoe crown, deep brim, and piped seam. Slightly gathered self-frill around face. Probably a night cap.

G95.081

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Headwear

Infant

Historic Costume

Cap

Unisex

Cotton

cotton tape

White

circa 1825 - circa 1880

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