Square hat. Vertical outer band with black velvet strip along lower part. Top formed of 4 triangles meeting at a peak in the centre. Green base fabric, embroidered in foliate and dentate shapes in white thread with a few maroon flowers and tiny yellow details. Outer band lined with red fabric, upper part with pink. Black stitching visible on the inside for this part.
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