Digital Collections

Hood

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched quilted hood, brown silk (very fine soft rep) lined with tan “cambric” glazed cotton lining, thin brown batting. The brown PW ribbon ties are silk warp, cotton weft - a cheap and sturdy selection, about 1.5” wide. The cape is pieced. The join to the cap is covered with thin drill.

G2003.128

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1840 - 1860

User Age: Adult

bonnet

quilted silk

hand stitched

glazed cotton

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