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Women's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

1800-1820

GUSN

GUSN-28669

Description

Plainweave linen, probably homespun; square construction with attached self-ruffle along front edge; tape ties; whipstitched at chin; additional drawstring for fitting run through center back self channel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

caps (headgear)
linen (material)
Cap
Cap

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1919.211

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