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Starched gauze Quaker cap
American
19th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Linen gauze with silk ribbon
Dimensions
27 x 26.5 cm (10 5/8 x 10 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William T. Aldrich
Accession Number53.153
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionAmerican, 19th century. Starched gauze Quaker cap with cream colored satin ribbon ties, worn by Mrs. William (Rhoda) Gifford, born November 27, 1806 in Dartmouth, Mass.; died December 22, 1891 in New Bedford; her daughter was Mrs. James H. Chace (Lucretia); her grand-daughter, Mrs. George H. Davenport (Camilla Chace); her great grand-daughter Mrs. William T. Aldrich (Dorothea Davenport). Cf.: 53.154 and 53.155.
ProvenanceAmerican, 19th century.