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Hood

Object/Artifact

Wadded hood, entirely hand stitched, made of dark brown matelasse silk in design of small squares. Basic funnel shape with bavolet, edged with band of honey toned, partly curly sheep fleece. Lined with maroon sateen. Brown grosgrain ribbon ties.

G2005.183

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1855 - 1870

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

hood

woman

female

lady

hand stitced

wadded

matelasse silk

funnel

bavolet

sheep fleece

sateen

grosgrain

hood

woman

female

lady

hand stitced

wadded

matelasse silk

funnel

bavolet

sheep fleece

sateen

grosgrain

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