Digital Collections
Hood
Clothing/Dress/Costume
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.
G91.129
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Headwear
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Hat
Female
Green
1840 - 1865
Hood
Self Bow
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