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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Cap

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Fine handkerchief cotton cap, entirely hand stitched with a fine frill around front and bottom. Short, narrow self-ties, dome crown, brim extends to chin. Drawstring in back.

G89.179

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Headwear

Historic Costume

Cap

Female

Cotton

White

1810 - 1825

American

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