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Calash

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched green silk. 9 canes or hoops.double caned teardrop shape in back with self bow at bottom; 2.5” bavolet. 2.5” green silk ribbon ties, 3/4” green silk ribbon loop attached to sides of front. Double piped frilled edges on front edge. No lining; silk covered cardboard lining piece basted inside back over teardrop.12 1/4” high x 11 3/4” wide. Back height:

G98.045

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1790 - 1810

User Age: Adult

silk

green

canes

frilled edge

hat

hand stitched

teardrop

12 1/4” high x 11 3/4” wide. Back height:

Silk

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