Name/Title

Hood

Entry/Object ID

G88.205

Description

Infant hood, entirely hand stitched white cotton matelasse; front faced with cotton corded dimity; unlined; flat shallow brim, crown loosely gathered all around, cape with curved front edges; plain weave linen ties. All around and at back of cape is an edging that looks like crochet lace but isn’t.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1860

Notes

User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral

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