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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

Welcome to our Online Collections Database! Below you will find a searchable database showcasing images and information regarding tens of thousands of items in our online collection. Search using search terms, key words, object names, or names of historical figures to locate specific items, or, peruse at random to enjoy the breadth of collections available for view.

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Cap

Object/Artifact

Hand stitched net, medium brim and shallow horseshoe crown, all edged with knit lace with gathers toward lower corners. No drawstrings. Self ties. Embroidered with meandery, simply drawn leaves.

G98.105

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845 - 1860

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Cap

Hat

Headwear

Female

Woman

Hand stitched

net

horseshoe

lace

knit

Embroidered

embroidery

leaves

Northeast

North America

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