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Cap
Art
Entirely hand stitched windowpane check dimity, horseshoe crown, deep brim, 1.5” plain cotton frill on brim; 1” frill in back. Embroidery insertion at top and seam. No drawstring. Plain cotton ties. Entirely hand stitched windowpane check dimity, horseshoe crown, deep brim, 1.5” plain cotton frill on brim; 1” frill in back. Embroidery insertion at top and seam. No drawstring. Plain cotton ties.
G92.021
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1810 - 1830
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
cap
hat
cotton
frill
dimity
check dimity
horseshoe crown
Embroidery insertion
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