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Date1820
Terms
- Bonnets
- Silk Fiber
- Bamboo
Dimensions33.02 × 2.54 × 38.1 cm (13 × 1 × 15 in.)
MarkingsA cloth label stitched inside the reads: "Calash / 1830 / Mary Hodges Perkins, salem".
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Edward Browne and Mrs. Alicia G. Conlon
Object numberCOS81.28
DescriptionA calash style or collapsible bonnet made of green china silk accordion pleated on a bamboo frame. The bonnet features a double layered ruffle around the face and a white silk and net lining. At the back of the head is a matching bow and ruffled flounce. Attached under the chin, at the lower front are bright green silk ribbon ties.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
