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13 Bonnets and Caps

Object/Artifact

13 bonnets and caps.

2022.35.0289

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Journal des Dames et des Modes

1810

1810. Costume Parisien. (1049)

1, Chapeaux de Lévantine et de Pou de Soie. 2, Cornette de Tulle et Replis. 3, Cornettes de Mousseline Brodée.

French

1. Hats of levantine and peau de soie. 2. Cornette caps of tulle with ruffles. 3. Cornette caps of embroidered muslin.

Old Number

2005.080.01

Paper

G97.016

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