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Quaker cap
American
Second quarter 19th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Tulle, silk taffeta ribbon, and wire
Dimensions
26.5 x 19.5 cm (10 7/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Grosvenor Calkins
Accession Number52.1772
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFrame work of wire with forehead band additionally strengthened with heavy stiffened net, gathered crown of white tulle with no foundation, forehead band and lappets trimmed with folds and pleats of white tulle, small white tulle base center back of crown, white taffeta ribbon ties. Paper label written in pencil: Grandmother Shallcross.