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Mustard silk taffeta; ruching with self-piping at brim; six outer cane hoops (one is a double), with three inner cane hoops (one near brim); large self-fabric bow at back; neck ruffle with self-piping (bavolet); self-fabric neck ties; center back panel has cardboard stiffening/lining.
calashes
headgear
cane (plant material)
silk (textile)
taffeta
Hood
Calash
Calash
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Frank E. Southard
1936.733
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