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Calash
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Calash

Date1790-1820
OriginEngland
MediumSilk; reed, cane or baleen hoops
DimensionsH. 19 1/4"; W. 15 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-870
DescriptionWoman's collapsible bonnet, or "calash," constructed of ribbed navy blue silk with 4 hoops. Back crown has radiating pleats for shaping. Broad neck collar is ungathered and shaped to form a point at center back. Thin grey-brown silk lining. Wide ribbon ties are replaced.

Construction History:

1. 1790-1820: Initial construction
2. April 4, 1958: Cleaning, checking, restoring by Ernest LoNano.
ProvenanceEx Coll. James Frere, Bluemantle Pursuivant, College of Heralds; Exhibited London Museum, Lancaster House.
KC1975-807
1820-1850
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1815-1835
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1785-1800
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1800-1835
DS2001-0383
ca. 1745, with later alterations
1960-723, Calash
1775-1785
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1810-1840
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1820-1850
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Waistcoat.
1820-1840
DS2001-0440: 1954-1057 left - 1954-1030,1-2 center - 1954-1054 right.
1810-1850
KC77-386
1740-1750