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Cap

Art

Hand stitched net; horseshoe crown joined with insertion. Double frill edged with simple narrow lace. Thin flat narrow white cotton braid meandering vine decorations. Ivory satin stripe ribbon bow at base of neck. No drawstrings or ties; repairs at ears (ties off?) and left front top. Small, not infant’s.

G92.112

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1860

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Cap

Hat

Headwear

Woman

Net

Hand stitched

Horseshoe

Frill

Lace

Cotton

Braid

Vine

Satin

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