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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Hood

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Hand-stitched fine black felt opera hood or “scarf mantle,” two piece. Edged with double band of narrow machine stitched black silk ribbon. Pointed hood ending in big tassel; back ends over shoulder blades in points ending in tassels; long front pieces cut to wrap over shoulders, ending in points with tassels.

G2000.015

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Headwear

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Hat

Cape

Female

felt

Silk

Black

circa 1860 - circa 1870

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