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Cap

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched sheer muslin, embroidered dots. Medium brim around head with inset round crown, chin flaps. Sheer muslin double frill on front, tripled at top, narrower single frill in back. Fine braided linen drawstrings in top front and back, and ties. Embroidered insertion around base of crown. Similar to 97.032, 97.033.

G97.034

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1825

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

cap

headwear

hat

female

hand stitched

muslin

embroidered

embroidery

frill

braided

linen

drawstring

New York

United States of America

North America

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