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Hood

Object/Artifact

Crocheted soft black wool hood, shell stitch. Edged with 2” scalloped frill which appears to be beaded to accept ribbon insertion. 1” pleat in back probably to achieve better fit. 18” black grosgrain ribbon ties. Lined with fine greenish black silk/wool (?) twill.

G92.187

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1865

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

hood

woman

lady

female

crocheted

wool

shell stitch

edged

scalloped

frill

grosgrain

silk

twill

hood

woman

lady

female

crocheted

wool

shell stitch

edged

scalloped

frill

grosgrain

silk

twill

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