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Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched sheer white cotton. Horseshoe crown shaped with 3 slits joined by hand embroidered insertion, as are all other seams. Double frill, denser at ear level, edged with hand-made lace. Tiny casing with tie at center back. Remains of lace-edged tie at center back. Remains of lace-edged ties visible inside.
G92.137
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1835
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
Hat
Headwear
Female
Hand stitched
Cotton
Horseshoe
Embroidered
Embroidery
Frill
Lace