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Woman's white cambric cap
American
first quarter of 19th century
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery and linen plain weave ruffle
Dimensions
31 x 30.5 cm (12 3/16 x 12 in.) measured flat on side for storage
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Caroline Tuck
Accession Number50.3218
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's white cambric cap embroidered with white linen thread, large gathered crown with two drawstrings at back, deep forehead band with sheer linen ruffle on edge, design of six minute ribbon-like strands bound together by bow knot, repeated in bands down center back of crown and on edges of forehead band.