Calash
Date1800-1825
OriginAmerica or England
MediumDark green silk, cane, cotton batting.
DimensionsH: 13 1/2" ; W: 12 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-21
DescriptionWoman's calash of green silk shirred onto 13 curved flexible cane sticks creating a framework for the collapsible bonnet. The front opening is trimmed with a pleated and corded self ruffle and a small bow at the center top. The bonnet fastens with lighter green wide silk ribbons. The back is ornamental with a bow and the neck is covered with a pleated ruffle forming a neck sheld or "apron".ProvenanceEx Coll: Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen.
