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Cap
Object/Artifact
Cap made of very fine, semi-sheer lawn - looks like linen. Deep ruched band over head, horseshoe crown; bordered either side by wide band of Ayrshire insertion. Double tucked cambric frill all around front; frill detailed with cording about 1/8” from base. Separate triangular extensions at ears, with double frill; lawn ties. Simple scallop embroidery edge on frill and tie ends. Drawstring in CB bottom.
G2005.005
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845 - 1855
American
frilly lappets
cambric frill
semi-sheer lawn
embroidery
linen
ruched
cap
headwear