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Woman's Headdress
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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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