Hood
- American, 19th century
- USA
- Dimensions
- Overall (measured flat on side): 33 x 29.2 cm (13 x 11 1/2 in.)
- Medium or Technique
- Silk taffeta, cotton lining, and wool batting
- Classification
- Costumes
- Accession Number
- 53.2244
- Not on view
Mon–Tue:10 am–4:45 pm;
Wed–Fri: 10 am–9:45 pm;
Sat–Sun: 10 am–4:45 pm
Wadded and corded hood; covering of blue, brown and white large-scale plaid taffeta; framework, around face and at back, of wire; lined with brown cotton; stuffed with wool fleece; drawstring in each line of cording; ties of black and blue striped ribbon.
Gift of Miss Eleanor E. Barry
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