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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