19th C. To include hats, jewelry, fans, parasol, grooming tools, etc. There are (23) hats ranging from early to late 19th C. Many are embellished with flowers, lace and ribbons. One doll wig, strawberry blond. A pink and green parasol with bone accents and fringed trim. Various combs, brushes and other essentials of a lady’s toilette. One pair of kid leather gloves. (4) hand fans. (2) ribbon pillows. A bone umbrella-form needle case. (4) very small silk dresses. A pair of blue silk slippers. A red-brown checked reticule. A beaded reticule. Tiny doll pocket watch. A buckle. Beaded and ribbon necklaces. A table-clamp sewing bird. Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Old Dartmouth Historical Society, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Proceeds to benefit the collection. All show wear consistent with age and use. Bead loss to one beaded reticule.
