Hood

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Hood

Entry/Object ID

G91.129

Description

Entirely hand stitched green silk faille hood, probably a recycled garment. Quilted in diamonds. Deep foldover brim. Slightly gathered cap, horseshoe crown with piping, self bow in back. Self lined; brim lined with light green silk brocade and pink ribbon, same as ties. Brown glazed cotton lining.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Headwear, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Hat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Color

Green

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1865

Lexicon

Search Terms

Hood, Self Bow