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Cap {ne'suk). 



The cap is composed of five pieces similar to the one in the 

 pattern (see Figure 6), also two earpieces, and a small peak. 



The crown is made by sewing the five pieces together, 

 and then double-seaming (Figure 6 a and b). The lining is then 

 sewn within the hem, leaving enough space at the bottom of the 

 crown to stitch on the earflaps. The earflaps are stitched on 

 and turned down so that they are fur side out when lying against 

 the crown and lining side out when in use (Figure 6, No. 2). 

 In other words, they are sewn on inside out so that they will 



Figure 6. Cap pattern. 



1. Crown pieces. 2. Flaps. 3. Peak. 



a. Seams for 5 pieces forming crown, 

 b. Opposite seams for 5 pieces forming crown, 

 c. Earflap seam (inside). d. Peak seam. 



present the same furry appearance as the rest of the cap when not 

 in use, and offer the protection of fur next to the skin when drawn 

 down over the ears. They are edged with fur. The peak is 

 stitched back to the crown (Figure 6 d) in modern caps. It 

 appears to have outgrown its use, and is now purely ornamental. 

 In the old-time caps, an old woman informed me, there was an 

 inner peak, which offered a shade to the eyes. 



The cap is sewn from the inside, and then turned. Various 

 materials are used. Foxlegs, martin, mink, muskrat, sealskin. 



