Name/Title

Hood

Entry/Object ID

G90.125

Description

Brown silk taffeta hood, brim faced with bias black ditto; lined with turquoise glazed cotton. Wadded and quilted by hand. Channels at rear of brim; quilted at front with turned back wired edge. Quilted back horseshoe crown. Self frill attached 1/2” from its top edge. Black ribbon bow at neck, ties at front.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1855

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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