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Woman's hat (bergère), shoulder cape and cap (cap)
American
19th century
Medium/Technique
Silk brocade and silk bobbin lace, and silk gross-grain ribbon
Dimensions
25.5 x 18 x 18 cm (10 1/16 x 7 1/16 x 7 1/16 in.) Hat only
1.5 x 41.2 cm (9/16 x 16 1/4 in.)
1.5 x 41.2 cm (9/16 x 16 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.349a-c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's "Bergere" hat(a), shoulder cape(b), and cap(c). Each of white satin-weave silk with a simple curved leafy spring repeating in close over-turned staggered rows. B and C with affized paper tags having the name "Mrs. S.J. Rae or (Ral). A: stained, some missing fabrick epaired or leaving cardboard underform visible. B: slightly stained. C: good condition.