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Cap, United States
Kerchief
Cap, United States
Cap, United States
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Kerchief

Object number1999.160.0006
MediumTextile
DimensionsOverall: 20 1/8 in. (51.1 cm)
OriginU.S.A.
DescriptionPart of a Moravian style kroj, a cap made of sheer, white fabric with ties that secure the cap to the head and give it shape. The ties are edged with yellow stitching and all of the other edges with red stitching. The front is embroidered with purple, yellow, red, pink, blue, and green flowers that are bordered with an embroidered band in purple, red, and white. Immediately behind this is a series of single row stitching in red, green, and pink.
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