Digital Collections

Calash

Object/Artifact

Calash, light tan sheer wool blend 1800-1825 Hand stitched semi-sheer wool/silk blend [?], soft light tan. Cane hoops, “valleys” simply stitched to form creases. Self bow, self edged in center back, matching PW silk ribbon with coarsely pinked ends. Remains of a narrow matching ribbon on proper left, near forehead. No lining. Double kilted frill around front edge. Bavolet or cape.

G2002.086

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1800 - 1825

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Hood

Calash

wool/silk blend

cane hoops

valleys

self-bow

bavolet

cape

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