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Woman's Headdress
Image Not Available for Woman's Headdress

Woman's Headdress

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Mary Hall American
Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1862
MediumHandmade silk chenille wire with glass faux pearls
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x diameter): 8 1/2 x 7 x 5in. (21.6 x 17.8 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Annetta Eddy Brigham
DescriptionBlue chenille wire threaded with glass faux pearls. Worked like a net into a small triangular scarf, with pendants of pearls on both sides and a loop for anchoring under the hair.
Object number2001.49.2
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Front of dress with one petticoat
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