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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Cap

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched infant cap made of plain white cotton. French style; tiny circle crown in deep brim high at ears; draw strings in back through tiny eyelets in interior; plain weave linen tape tie (one remaining); self frill around front.

G2010.096

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Infant

Headwear

Historic Costume

Cap

Unisex

Cotton

White

1810 - 1825

Lucy Tolman

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