Dutch cap
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A Dutch cap or Dutch bonnet is a style of woman's hat associated with the traditional Dutch woman's costume. Usually made of white cotton or lace, it is characterized by triangular flaps or wings that turn up on either side.[1] It resembles some styles of nurse's hat.[2]
Also a term for a form of barrier contraceptive.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Wearing a Dutch costume, instructions for making iconic hat out of paper for a child's dress-up costume.
- ^ St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing Historical Review, referring to the more usual style of nurse hat as a "traditional Dutch cap."
- ^ Wiktionary Dictionary definition of the term Dutch Cap.
 An early example of a Dutch cap. |
 Girls in traditional Dutch costume featuring Dutch caps with large "wings." |
 Old Dutch Cleanser label. The girl's Dutch nationality is indicated by her red clogs and white cap. |
 An American woman of circa 1920 dressed to do housework, wearing a "Dutch cap." |
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