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Calash
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched green silk. 9 canes or hoops.double caned teardrop shape in back with self bow at bottom; 2.5” bavolet. 2.5” green silk ribbon ties, 3/4” green silk ribbon loop attached to sides of front. Double piped frilled edges on front edge. No lining; silk covered cardboard lining piece basted inside back over teardrop.12 1/4” high x 11 3/4” wide. Back height:
G98.045
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1790 - 1810
User Age: Adult
silk
green
canes
frilled edge
hat
hand stitched
teardrop
12 1/4” high x 11 3/4” wide. Back height:
Silk