Quilted Hood
Name/Title
Quilted HoodEntry/Object ID
G88.269Description
Quilted bonnet hood of yellow and blue cross-barred silk taffeta, faced with dark blue silk and a blue and gold ribbon, and lined with dark brown cotton, light brown cotton, and a simple red print on natural cotton. The brim extends into lappets on either side, with an applied bavolet (wadded with cotton) at back of the cross-barred silk and the ribbon; ribbon is also pleated to back over bavolet seam. Lightly quilted in wide-spaced rows parallel to front edge, which is piped. Dark blue silk ribbon ties. Hand sewn.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Accessory, Headwear, Adult, Female
Historic Costume