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Artist
Mary Rice Wheeler
1824 - 1909
Dateca. 1860
Terms
- Caps
- Cotton
Dimensions22.86 × 55.88 cm (9 × 22 in.)
MarkingsLabel on file: "Belonged to Father & Mother & perhaps others - M.W." Label on file: "8 night-caps belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wheeler and perhaps others."
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Leslie O. Anderson
Object numberCOS82.62
DescriptionWoman's cap made from white dimity and trimmed with crochet work. The fabric fathers in the back around the neck. Two white dimity ribbons hang down to tie under the chin.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
