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Calash

1775–1800 (made)

Calash, silk, 1775–1800, English; Black (foxed), pink lining, 5 cane supports


Object details

Category
Hats & Headwear
Object type
Calash
Materials and techniques
Silk, canvas and cane
Silk (Textile)
Cane (Plant Material)
Brief description
silk, 1775-1800, English; Black (foxed), pink lining, 5 cane supports
Physical description
Calash, silk, 1775–1800, English; Black (foxed), pink lining, 5 cane supports
Dimensions
  • Centre back hem to crown length: 44.5cm (approximate)
  • Across hem width: 60cm (approximate)
  • When fully expanded depth: 30cm (approximate)
  • Height: 405mm (Excluding ribbon ties)
  • Width: 600mm
  • Depth: 400mm (When expanded)
Credit line
Given by Messrs Harrods Ltd
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.1045-1913

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O353036/calash/
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