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5 Heads with Hats
Object/Artifact
Green ribbon base with lank black feathers, black spotted net hanging down back and used as ties in front, secured at base of throat with green ribbon. Pale blue 'plate' with draped white organza, feathers and small plume, scarf-like tie thrown around neck. 'Plate' hat tipped forward, yellow trims, yellow veiling as ties draped around neck. 2 with pseudo colonial coiffures, one with red 'plate' hat and black spotted veil, the other a pile of tiny blue flowers at CF with a long black ribbon streamer, edged on one side with lace, secured to the left shoulder.
2022.35.0499
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Les Modes Parisiennes
1868 - 1869
Old Number
2009.019.43
Paper