1855-1865
GUSN-952
White sheer cotton; back of crown has alternating bands of drawnwork, white floral embroidery, & shirring; crown edged with embroidered band; double ruffle brim edged with lace; lace-edged ruffle at neck; broad self ties.
caps (headgear)
headgear
cotton (textile)
drawn thread work
embroidering
stitching
lace (needlework)
shirring
floral patterns
Women's clothing
Cotton
Lace
Embroidered
Drawnwork
Hand Stitched
Floral
Shirred
CAP
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5430
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