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Cap
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Cotton day cap, entirely hand stitched. Crown formed of square that is folded diagonally leaving top edges as casing to be drawn closed. Joined by embroidered insertion to brim pieces... Deep frill all around edges with self-ties and finely hemmed. Drawstring at top.
G89.082
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Headwear
Historic Costume
Cap
Female
Cotton
White
1830
American
Cap
Cotton