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Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched sheer muslin, embroidered sprigs. Medium brim around head with inset round crown, chin flaps. Sheer muslin double frill on front, tripled at top, narrower single frill in back. Frills have corded micro hems and single corded tucks. Fine braided linen drawstrings in front and back. Embroidered insertion on top CF. No ties. Similar to 97.032, 97.034.
G97.033
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1825
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
cap
headwear
muslin
frills
hand stitched
hat
embroidered
embroidery
braided
linen
drawstring
New York
United States of America
North America