Grenadine wool net cap. Open weave, looks like tulle netting or a leno weave. Gathers and pleats at back, interior is faced with a piece of light blue wool at bottom pleats, hand-sewn. Along front edge and again approximately 1 1/4" in there is a piece of stiffened wool (?) cording to help hold shape and to stabilize. Overlapped approx. 3/8" at front edge in center to customize the fit.
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Shaker Museum Cap. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=5362. Accessed on November 24, 2024
