ca. 1850
GUSN-55074
Cream-colored cotton; ruching with self-fabric piping and two cane hoops at brim; 14 cane hoops; center back panel insert; original neck ruffle (bavolet) has been replaced--but remains of piped edge of original are still visible; center back panel supported and stiffened by a piece of square cardboard.
calashes
headgear
cane (plant material)
cotton (textile)
stitching
nylon
Hood
Calash
Women's clothing
Cotton
Cane
Nylon
Hand Stitched
Calash
Unknown
1988.140
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