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Cap

Art

Cap, huck spot cotton, entirely hand stitched with 2 ply cotton thread; bobbin lace (Torchon?) in two styles as edging and insertion on center top and at seam of horseshoe crown and deep brim with chin points; self frill extends from back part way up the front. Self ties; tiny hems; tiny linen flat braid ties in rear bottom.

G87.047

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Cap

Woman

Hat

Headwear

Huck spot

Cotton

Hand stitched

Bobbin Lace

Lace

Rorchon

Horseshoe

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