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Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched sheer muslin, embroidered dots. Medium brim around head with inset round crown, chin flaps. Sheer muslin double frill on front, tripled at top, narrower single frill in back. Fine braided linen drawstrings in top front and back, and ties. Embroidered insertion around base of crown. Similar to 97.032, 97.033.
G97.034
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1825
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
cap
headwear
hat
female
hand stitched
muslin
embroidered
embroidery
frill
braided
linen
drawstring
New York
United States of America
North America