Name/Title
Quilted HoodEntry/Object ID
G2002.135Description
Quilted bonnet hood of dark blue silk lustring taffeta, lined in the bavolet and faced with blue, white, and pink plaid silk, and lined further into the hood with a natural cotton printed with purple. Only wadded (with wool) in the bavolet; quilted with blue silk thread in a few rows around the front edge of brim. Crown-to-brim seam is piped, and crown is gathered at top of head. Self fabric ties. Hand sewn.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Accessory, Headwear, Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
BonnetClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
TaffetaMaterial
SilkLining
CottonColor
BlueMade/Created
Date made
1840 - 1850Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: FemaleEthnography
Cultural Region
State/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America