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2 Heads Surrounded by 7 Hats, Turbans, and Caps
Object/Artifact
First head wears densely frilled muslin mixed with flowers, sheer ribbon streamers; second wears a wired headpiece supporting 6-8" standing ribbon loops all around. Yellow hat with white plume; wired white frilly caps; simple floppy turbans with plumes, Green and purple hats with ribbon trims.
2022.35.0326
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1828 - 1830
Old Number
2005.080.38
Paper