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Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched sheer white cotton ('dotted Swiss'); lower back gathered with narrow linen plain weave tape; deep brim low on cheeks; 2” cape effect. Edging of machine lace 1” wide. Piping in brim seam; sheer ties with unfinished ends.
G88.204
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1830 - 1845
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Hand stitched
Cap
hat
headwear
Female
Cotton
Swiss
Cape
Machine Lace
Lace
Piping
Cotton