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Hood

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand stitched green silk faille hood, probably a recycled garment. Quilted in diamonds. Deep foldover brim. Slightly gathered cap, horseshoe crown with piping, self bow in back. Self lined; brim lined with light green silk brocade and pink ribbon, same as ties. Brown glazed cotton lining.

G91.129

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Headwear

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Hat

Female

Green

1840 - 1865

Hood

Self Bow

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