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Cap
Object/Artifact
Sheer embroidered cap. Entirely hand stitched sheer fine cotton; exquisite satin stitch stylized pinks-and-ferns on brim, with buttonholed-vandyke edging; deep brim with piping, low on cheek; lower rear edge gathered with narrow linen flat braid; self ties. Narrow plain weave cotton tape (?) casing for drawstring.
G88.194
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Sheer cotton
Sheer Cotton