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Cap

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Quaker cap made from fine sheer cotton muslin. Machine-stitched cap made from a crown area gathered to a wide brim. Drawstring in nape of neck, but no bavolet. Side edges terminate in small points, attached to which are two ties from self fabric.

2024.48.008

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Accessory

Headwear

Historic Costume

Cap

Female

1850 - 1900

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