Digital Collections

Hood

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched hood of gold silk; deep crown turned back over forehead; deep cape; all quilted with triple rows forming check design; cotton batting; lined with lt brown glazed cotton. Edged with maroon silk ribbon, used for frill on brim. Plain maroon ribbon ties.

G89.308

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845 - 1860

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

hood

woman

female

lady

hand stitched

slk

crown

cape

check

cotton

silk

frill

hood

woman

female

lady

hand stitched

slk

crown

cape

check

cotton

silk

frill

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