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Date1770-1835
Terms
- Bonnets
- Metal
- Silk Fiber
- United States
Dimensions31.75 x 21.59 x 40.64 cm (12 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 16 in.)
Credit LineCalash bonnet, unknown maker, United States, 1770-1835. Concord Museum Collection; Cos74.139.
Object numberCos74.139
DescriptionA calash style or collapsible bonnet made of green china silk accordion pleated on a wire frame. The bonnet features a double layered ruffle around the face and a white china silk lining. Attached under the chin, at the lower front are bright green silk ribbon ties.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
