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Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched fine white cotton, very finely stitched. Frill around entire edge, cap all one piece save the circle let into crown area. Top and back have machine knit lace insertion. Long self ties. No evidence of drawstrings.
G90.246
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1825
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
hat
Headwear
Woman
hand stitched
cotton
frill
machine knit lace
lace
machine
knit