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5 Heads with Hats

Object/Artifact

Green ribbon base with lank black feathers, black spotted net hanging down back and used as ties in front, secured at base of throat with green ribbon. Pale blue 'plate' with draped white organza, feathers and small plume, scarf-like tie thrown around neck. 'Plate' hat tipped forward, yellow trims, yellow veiling as ties draped around neck. 2 with pseudo colonial coiffures, one with red 'plate' hat and black spotted veil, the other a pile of tiny blue flowers at CF with a long black ribbon streamer, edged on one side with lace, secured to the left shoulder.

2022.35.0499

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Les Modes Parisiennes

1868 - 1869

Old Number

2009.019.43

Paper

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