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Cap
Art
All white cotton cap, entirely hand stitched; tambour worked in loosely drawn leaf design along with satin stitch dots. Very deep brim with long chin points. Long ties, decorated at ends to match; lace applied there and around base of cap
G86.167
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
Headwear
cotton
hand-stitched
tambour
leaf
satin
lace
women
Everyday