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1 black silk taffeta in ribbed calash form w/ stamped & pressed velvet florals inside brim & along base over black lace flounce, c. 1860, Wd 11", Ht 14", depth 7", (light wear to lace & florals, ribbon trim on crown very worn, tiny holes at bones) very good; 1 ecru mm lace over chiffon w/ wired buckram based, applied fringe & brim w/ silk florals, inner brim w/ cloth buds, Wd 8", Ht 11", depth 5", (flowers worn w/ some stains, trim worn, staining/shattering to ties, inner brim fabric worn) fair.
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