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Hood
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched wadded brown plainwoven silk. Lined with pink same. Stuffed with down, even in bavolet. 3/4” brown plainwoven silk ribbon bows at center back and 4 places at top and center front. Corded frill around front. Original light pink silk brocade tie- accordion pleated at attachment.
G92.136
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1810 - 1845
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
hood
woman
female
lady
hand stitched
silk
plainwoven
down
bavolet
frill
corded
brocade
accordian pleated
hood
woman
female
lady
hand stitched
silk
plainwoven
down
bavolet
frill
corded
brocade
accordian pleated