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"Pumpkin" Hood

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1835-1840

GUSN

GUSN-33448

Description

Large quilted taupe (faded purple) satin bonnet with reed support at brim and back; quilted neck ruffle; striped quilt pattern; brim and neck ruffle lined with pale blue/green satin; crown lined with pink cotton; wadded throughout; pale blue/green ribbon ties; drawstring at neck, center back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hoods (headgear)
headgear
padding (process)
quilting
reed (grass, material)
satin
silk (textile)
Hood
Hood

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. John A. Jeffries

Accession Number

1930.714

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