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Cap
Object/Artifact
Hand stitched fine cotton, swivel or dobby grapevine motif seeming to have been designed especially for the purpose with medallian in back and linear vine and spots on brim. Shallow caul and brim, edged with Ayreshire eyelet edging. Casing in back has stitched-down string giving permanent gathers. Cotton gauze ribbons, 12” long.
G98.106
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845 - 1860
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Hat
Headwear
cap
female
woman
hand stitched
cotton
grapevine
vine
Ayreshire eyelet
eyelet
gauze
Northeast
North America