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Hood
Object/Artifact
Crocheted soft black wool hood, shell stitch. Edged with 2” scalloped frill which appears to be beaded to accept ribbon insertion. 1” pleat in back probably to achieve better fit. 18” black grosgrain ribbon ties. Lined with fine greenish black silk/wool (?) twill.
G92.187
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1865
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
hood
woman
lady
female
crocheted
wool
shell stitch
edged
scalloped
frill
grosgrain
silk
twill
hood
woman
lady
female
crocheted
wool
shell stitch
edged
scalloped
frill
grosgrain
silk
twill