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Cap
Object/Artifact
CAP, DOTTED SWISS, WIDE INSERTION Entirely hand stitched, white lappet patterned sheer cotton cap. Self ties. Deep brim, horseshoe crown (with missing drawstring?). Edged all around with machine lace, slightly fuller at ears; wide band of hand embroidered insertion at top of brim.
G89.180
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
Cotton
Lappet
Everyday