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Object/Artifact

Soft jade green silk taffeta, hand quilted corded edges along front and back of brim; lined with 2 block printed calicos; gathered at lower back; long pointed front with one short self fabric tie; 2” cape or bavolet.*They look block printed but I suspect they are cylinder prints c1825-40.

G88.157

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1820 - 1850

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Hood

Female

Woman

Lady

Silk Tafetta

Quilted

Corded

calico

cape

bavolet

Hood

Female

Woman

Lady

Silk Tafetta

Quilted

Corded

calico

cape

bavolet

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