Woman's Hood
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Goodsell family
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1860
MediumHand-stitched plain-woven wool with twill-woven wool binding and silk ribbon drawstring
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 24 x 33in. (61 x 83.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Percy H. Goodsell, Jr.
DescriptionRed wool flannel hood, with a triangular "scarf" falling over the head and a triangular shoulder cape. Self-fabric ties at the neckline. The hood is unlined, and all edges are trimmed with black twill-woven wool tape. The hood is adjustable by a black silk drawstring at the back of the neck. The head piece is shaped by gathering around a semicircular crown at the back of the head.
Object number1961.64.6
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