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Cap
Art
White-on-white checked cotton, entirely hand stitched; flat, deep brim edged with machine braid which goes all around cap; linen tape for drawstring in lower back edge; rather small crown with ruffled effect at neck; 16” of plain cotton fabric with bit of braid along square ends. White-on-white checked cotton, entirely hand stitched; flat, deep brim edged with machine braid which goes all around cap; linen tape for drawstring in lower back edge; rather small crown with ruffled effect at neck; 16” of plain cotton fabric with bit of braid along square ends.
G88.258
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1865
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
checked dimity
dimity
cap
hat
Everyday