Name/Title

Hood

Entry/Object ID

G2003.128

Description

Entirely hand stitched quilted hood, brown silk (very fine soft rep) lined with tan “cambric” glazed cotton lining, thin brown batting. The brown PW ribbon ties are silk warp, cotton weft - a cheap and sturdy selection, about 1.5” wide. The cape is pieced. The join to the cap is covered with thin drill.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1860

Notes

User Age: Adult

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Search Terms

bonnet, quilted silk, hand stitched, glazed cotton