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2 Large Hats, 1 Cap, Front and Back

Object/Artifact

F/B large white leghorn [?] hat at an angle, loaded with arching yellow plumes and white brocade ribbon loops, muslin frills, etc. F/B large blue hat or bonnet with wavy 'cape' in back, large fabric segments and flowers mingled on top, yellow bows underneath, yellow lining. F/B white cap with huge muslin frills all around, held erect in front with pink ribbon struts and little pink buds.

2022.35.0298

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Journal des Dames et des Modes

1828

1, Chapeau de paille d'Italie. 2, Chapeau de crêpe. 3, Bonnet de blonde.

French

1. Hat of Italian straw. 2. Hat of crepe. 3. Cap of blonde lace.

1828. Costumes Parisiens. (2627)

Old Number

2005.080.10

Paper

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