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Cap

Object/Artifact

Hand stitched fine cotton, swivel or dobby grapevine motif seeming to have been designed especially for the purpose with medallian in back and linear vine and spots on brim. Shallow caul and brim, edged with Ayreshire eyelet edging. Casing in back has stitched-down string giving permanent gathers. Cotton gauze ribbons, 12” long.

G98.106

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845 - 1860

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Hat

Headwear

cap

female

woman

hand stitched

cotton

grapevine

vine

Ayreshire eyelet

eyelet

gauze

Northeast

North America

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