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Woman's white mull cap
American
First half 19th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Cotton mull embroidery and applique
Dimensions
21.3 x 24 cm (8 3/8 x 9 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. George Burt Walker
Accession Number52.1363
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCap crown gathered into forehead band and with drawstring at back, design of large scrolling leaf and curling stems with quatre-foil blossoms embroidered in shadow work with white linen thread for back stitch outlines and additional layer of mull beneath design areas for shadow; two ties of same material each with single embroidered motive on end.