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NIGHTCAP

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1875

GUSN

GUSN-963

Description

White linen; center French seam; edged all around with crocheted lace; drawstring at nape (string missing); self ties.

Details

Descriptive Terms

nightcaps
headgear
stitching
lace (needlework)
linen (material)
monograms
Women's clothing
Linen
Lace
Hand Stitched
Monogram
NIGHTCAP

Inscription

Cross stitched in red inside right side of brim: ""A""

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.6333

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