Digital Collections
Hood
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Softly wadded hood made of changeable pink/blue silk. Large fold-back brim with long lappets which has an unusual corded "edge" at the fold. Edges trimmed with strip of self fabric frayed to leave blue fringe along the sides; gathered down the center; the same used for a bow in the back; lined with standard thin tan PW cotton; evidence of pinned-on ties.
G2010.064
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Headwear
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Hat
Female
Taffeta
Silk
Cotton
Purple
Blue
1850 - 1865
American
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