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Cap
American
mid-19th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Net; silk ribbon; velvet ribbon; bobbin lace
Dimensions
Overall: 45.1 x 31.8 x 2.2 cm (17 3/4 x 12 1/2 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Eleanor E. Barry
Accession Number53.2248
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCap; square, of black dotted net; trimmed on edges with pleated bright pink silk ribbon with narrow black velvet ribbon holding pleated ribbon in position; rosettes, of pink ribbon and black velvet ribbon, on two diagonally opposite corners; double flounce of narrow bobbin lace around outer edges; narrow black elastic attached to front point; designed to be worn around bun of hair.