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Cap

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Woman's morning cap of white cotton percale, trimmed with a sheer lawn ruffle. The crown is gathered on a drawstring that ties at top of head, and another at the back of the neck. Two sets of ties attached to corners of brim: one set ends in angled blunt line, other set is longer and rounded (likely decorative, not to actually be tied). Hand sewn.

G2026.22.006

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Headwear

Historic Costume

Cap

Female

Muslin

Cotton

White

1828 - 1835

19th Century

Early 19th Century

Inscription

No 3 / Sarah Smith

Ink

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