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Cap
Object/Artifact
White cap dimity entirely hand stitched. Fine linen (?) frill around whole thing, flat at top. Thick cotton drawstring at center back. Self ties. Small horseshoe crown seamed down center. Piped seam at crown. Deep brim. Very ordinary, very beautifully made.
G91.022
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1830 - 1850
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Cap
hat
Headwear
Woman
Dimity
hand stitched
linen
drawstring
horseshoe