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Cap
Art
Fine white cotton day cap, entirely hand stitched; edged with wavy-edged Val lace. Machine lace insertion across top of brim. Dome crown on shaped cap base with chin points, piped seam. White silk ribbon tie and one twill tape tie.
G85.799.1
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1820 - 1835
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
Headwear
Cotton
dome
lace edge
hand stitched
lace
Val
Machine lace
Silk
Twill tape