Calash
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Measurements
50 cm (Width)
Collection
Quarry Bank, Cheshire
NT 1459397
Summary
Pattern for calash made of brown silk material and lined inside with cream cotton. There are two ties at the bottom to hold the garment in place. The design has ruffles and pleats. There is a note attached to the inside of the pattern that reads: 'Pattern for calash to be made in silk, worn 60 years ago over bonnet or cape, date circa 1790.