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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