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Cap

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Cotton day cap, entirely hand stitched. Crown formed of square that is folded diagonally leaving top edges as casing to be drawn closed. Joined by embroidered insertion to brim pieces... Deep frill all around edges with self-ties and finely hemmed. Drawstring at top.

G89.082

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Headwear

Historic Costume

Cap

Female

Cotton

White

1830

American

Cap

Cotton

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