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Cap

Art

Very thin, sheer linen (?), entirely hand stitched; narrow brim, crown gathered at top, drawstring at back with tiny eyelets and linen tapes; flat, finely hemmed very sheer frill all around, gathered a little at end of chin strap; narrow plainwoven linen tape. Museum ID inked on.

G87.213

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1770 - 1800

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Cap

Hat

Headwear

Woman

Linen

Hand stitched

Eyelets

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