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CAP

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1855-1865

GUSN

GUSN-952

Description

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.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.5430

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