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Cap
Art
Entirely hand stitched; finely ribbed, semi-opaque cotton (dimity?); insertion in top of brim which has long chin extension; ruched crown with circular center. Fine braided cotton drawstrings in back; fine lawn or cambric frill whipped on, very finely; ties finely hemmed.
G86.106
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1820
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
headwear
cotton
hand stitched
woman
ribbed dimity
ruche
braided
cambric
lawn
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