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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