Calash

Name/Title

Calash

Entry/Object ID

G98.045

Description

Entirely hand stitched green silk. 9 canes or hoops.double caned teardrop shape in back with self bow at bottom; 2.5” bavolet. 2.5” green silk ribbon ties, 3/4” green silk ribbon loop attached to sides of front. Double piped frilled edges on front edge. No lining; silk covered cardboard lining piece basted inside back over teardrop.12 1/4” high x 11 3/4” wide. Back height:

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1790 - 1810

Notes

User Age: Adult

Lexicon

Search Terms

silk, green, canes, frilled edge, hat, hand stitched, teardrop

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

12 1/4” high x 11 3/4” wide. Back height:

Material

Silk