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Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched sheer white cotton cap. Two layers of frills over crown and along sides. Embellished with applied tamboured flower sprays over top and back -geometric flower with ferny leaves. Narrow lace on edge of frills and self ties. Drawstrings in back. Piping in seam. Deep brim, shallow caul.
G91.057
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1840 - 1855
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