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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Cap

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched white striped dimity cap. Deep brim stiffened with fine pairs of cords 3/4” apart. Horseshoe crown 6 rows of cord across base. Fine double frill around front, frillier at ears. Self ties. Very fine stitching. Probably had lace edging on frills. Bonnet cap?

G90.250

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1830 - 1850

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Cap

Hat

Headwear

Woman

Hand stitched

Dimity

Horseshoe

frill

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