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Cap
Object/Artifact
"Entirely hand stitched cotton, with linen thread. Block print fabric with rose motif, deep brim with lappets to reach under chin, crown one piece to bottom edge where two wide woven cotton tapes emerge from a large eyelet in the center. Evidence of tape or the like sewn to ends of lappets. Front edge faced with print, interior lined with natural coarse linen. Closely quilted in braided twill effect so the cap is firm all over- cotton batting! Front edge finished with 1” wide robin’s egg blue silk ribbon turned under a bit to the inside.
G98.036
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1750
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
Hat
Headwear
Woman
Female
hand stitched
cotton
linen
rose
block print
lappets
eyelet
quilted
braided
twill
batting
silk