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Cap
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Quaker cap of fine sheer cotton voile. Entirely hand-stitched in three sections - brim, hood, and crown. Small frill on underside of side panels and continuing into back to form a very shallow bavolet. No ties. Some discoloration throughout and small holes in voile in crown.
2024.48.007
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Accessory
Adult, Female
Headwear
Historic Costume
Cap
Female
1850 - 1900