Lace Evening Hood

Name/Title

Lace Evening Hood

Description

Black lace bonnet gathered over cream colored silk. Two long lace ties. Lace has floral motifs covering it. Ruffled lace around the face, inside silk fabric is gathered around the face and at the back of the neck.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Hat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Lace

Material

Silk

Color

Black, Cream

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1860 - circa 1890

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

* Untyped Place

Unknown

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

None

Dimensions

Height

31 cm

Width

28.5 cm

Length

56 cm

Dimension Notes

Height and width when laid flat, through middle of hood. Length is of ties.

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Tear

Notes

Some small tears in the inside silk lining.