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Cap
Object/Artifact
Hand stitched fine linen cap, embroidered in white cotton padded satin stitch and eyelets; willows and abstract flowers with net fillings. Horseshoe crown joined to brim with handmade lace insertion. Fine casing at top and neck with fine linen braided tape. Remains of narrow white silk ribbon ties.
G97.170
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1820
User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral
American
Cap
Hat
Headwear
Infant
Baby
Hand stitched
Linen
Embroidered
embroiderey
cotton
satin stitch
eyelets
willow
flowers
Lace
Horseshoe
Braided
Silk
New York
United States of America
North America