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Cap

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-52930

Description

Lace morning cap with mesh base and cotton gathered bow on top, embroidered with polychrome thread depicting insects.

Details

Descriptive Terms

headgear
cotton (fiber)
embroidering
Cap
Cap

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman

Accession Number

1942.237

Date

1880-1890 (see provenance)

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