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Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched sheer white cotton. Shadow applique grapevine motif with stuffed grapes. Large horseshoe crown slightly gathered into medium brim, piped seam. Back casing with linen ties. Long wide lappets, rounded ends, with motif. Self frill edged with lace, a second tier around the face.
G93.043
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1850
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
Hat
Headwear
Woman
Hand stitched
Cotton
Shadow applique
applique
Grapevine
Grapes
Horseshoe
Linen
lappets
Frill
Lace