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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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