Calash

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Calash

Entry/Object ID

G2002.086

Description

Calash, light tan sheer wool blend 1800-1825 Hand stitched semi-sheer wool/silk blend [?], soft light tan. Cane hoops, “valleys” simply stitched to form creases. Self bow, self edged in center back, matching PW silk ribbon with coarsely pinked ends. Remains of a narrow matching ribbon on proper left, near forehead. No lining. Double kilted frill around front edge. Bavolet or cape.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1825

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

Hood, Calash, wool/silk blend, cane hoops, valleys, self-bow, bavolet, cape