Calash
Date1810-1840
OriginAmerica
MediumSilk, cotton, wood
DimensionsH. 14 1/4"; W. 12 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-582
DescriptionWoman's calash, or collapsible bonnet, constructed of brown, cream, and pink sheer checked silk (now fragile with parts missing). Silk is shirred onto 12 thin wooden hoops and is faced with a gathered and corded ruffle around the face. Neckline is finished with a wider corded self-ruffle serving as a neck cover. Cotton gauze lining. Replaced yellow ribbon ties.
