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Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched sheer cotton dotted Swiss day or night cap. Deep horseshoe crown and deep brim with piped seam. 3/4” machine lace edging, gathered along cheek and ears. Lace insertion at top of brim. Drawstring in back. Short self ties.
G85.799.2
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1840 - 1850
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
hat
headwear
cap
female
woman
hand stitched
cotton
dotted swiss
horseshoe
machine lace
lace
drawstring