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Hood
Object/Artifact
Wadded hood, entirely hand stitched, made of dark brown matelasse silk in design of small squares. Basic funnel shape with bavolet, edged with band of honey toned, partly curly sheep fleece. Lined with maroon sateen. Brown grosgrain ribbon ties.
G2005.183
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1855 - 1870
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
hood
woman
female
lady
hand stitced
wadded
matelasse silk
funnel
bavolet
sheep fleece
sateen
grosgrain
hood
woman
female
lady
hand stitced
wadded
matelasse silk
funnel
bavolet
sheep fleece
sateen
grosgrain