Calash

Date1810-1840

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.