Quilted Opera Hood Pattern

Worn for evening, traveling, or for protection from the cold, this style worn in the 1850’s and 1860’s. Hand sewn of silk, hand quilted to wool batting, lined with cotton. Optional braiding designs included in pattern. Brim and band at lower edge of contrasting color. One size; adjusts at neck. Colors suggested: black, red, brown: Choose contrast: white, magenta, gray, blue.