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Large Quilted Hood
mid 19th c

Although the filling is of sheep's wool the hood does not feel padded but flat. Inside there is a small tear showing sheep's wool. Hoods were practical headwear and would have been snug for riding in a draughty carriage or for walking. They would have been worn over the wearer's bonnet. See: Mackenzie, Althea Hats and Bonnets p 18 Langley, Susan Vintage Hats & Bonnets 1770-1970p 76

Cataloguing

the black silk quilted with small diamonds 1/2 in; 1 cm, the filling of sheeps wool, gathered tightly into the crown, open at back, to rest over shoulders, tied with helitrope coloured silk ribbon to back and under chin,

Condition

The ribbons with pigot edge and faded and are patchy, but rather beautiful. The fine row of cane has broken and pierced and damaged the silk in several places.