Name/Title

Hood

Entry/Object ID

G88.158

Description

Black silk hood, machine quilted (at home?) through all layers, one-piece construction with seam and pleats; flared shape; lightly quilted curved cape which curves to front corner of brim. Lining is olive-brown glazed cotton; black silk taffeta fancy ribbon ties about 3” x 14”.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1880

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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