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Entirely hand stitched fine white linen; embroidered with white linen. Horseshoe crown gathered at top; medium brim edged with Bucks-like linen [?] lace. Brim embroidered in Rumanian, buttonhole and chain stitches, French knots. Design of carnation and other sprig with drawn thread centers. Back drawstring, 1 fine plied linen and the other linen tape.

G97.017

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Infant

Historic Costume

Cap

Unisex

Linen

White

circa 1765 - circa 1800

New York

United States of America

North America

American

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