Calash Collection

Marie Antoinette's four-wheel barouche carriage for a promenade, 1885 (lithograph)
5893619 Marie Antoinette's four-wheel barouche carriage for a promenade, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Marie Antoinette's four-wheel barouche carriage for a promenade)

Woman in a round bonnet with ribbon rosette and two ringlets. The bonnet is called a turned-up calash
FLO4606544 Woman in a round bonnet with ribbon rosette and two ringlets. The bonnet is called a turned-up calash, Caleche retroussee, after the carriage with a folding top

Calash, c. 1936. Creator: Roberta Spicer
Calash, c. 1936

Calash, c. 1936. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Calash, c. 1936

Calash, c. 1936. Creator: Fanchon Larzelere
Calash, c. 1936

Calash, c. 1936. Creator: Edward L Loper
Calash, c. 1936

Wpman in a round bonnet called a turned-up calash
Woman in a round bonnet with ribbon rosette and two ringlets. The bonnet is called a turned-up calash, Caleche retroussee, after the carriage with a folding top

Two silk calashes; riding-cap; Quaker bonnet; hat; gloves; and skirt, c18th century, (1937)
Two silk calashes; one velvet riding-cap with visor; one Quaker bonnet; one beaver hat; two pairs of mens gloves; embroidered muslin skirt, c18th century, (1937)

Miss Calash drawn by Miss Calash, 1778. Artist: Miss Calash
Miss Calash drawn by Miss Calash, 1778. Woman wearing a large folding hood to protect her elaborate hairstyle. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

CARRIAGE TYPES, c1860. Horse carriage types manufactured by G. & D. Cook & Company, New Haven, Connecticut. Wood engraving, c1860

COSTUME 1774-1780
French costumes of the later 1770s include the examples of the high, elaborate hairstyles then worn, also the polonaise gown & pelerines. One lady wears a calash (folding hood). Date: 1774 - 1780

Caleche 1820S
A French caleche de Longchamp suitable for ladies to drive in le Bois de Boulogne : the small seating area contrasts with the overall size of the vehicle

CALECHE 1818
The caleche of the duchesse douairiaire (dowager) d Orleans

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Step back in time with these stunning calashes from the 1930s. Created by talented artists such as Roberta Spicer, Edna C. Rex, Fanchon Larzelere, and Edward L. Loper, these calashes are true works of art. The turned-up calash worn by a woman in a round bonnet is both elegant and practical, providing shade and protection from the elements. In addition to the calashes, this collection also features various accessories like riding-caps, Quaker bonnets, hats, gloves, and skirts from the 18th century. One particularly intriguing piece is a drawing titled 'Miss Calash drawn by Miss Calash' dating back to 1778 - an artist capturing her own likeness. Another fascinating detail can be found at the Navy Museum in Madrid where a Spanish calash is on display. This historical artifact gives us a glimpse into transportation during that era. Lastly, we have wood engravings showcasing different horse carriage types manufactured by G. & D Cook & Company in New Haven during the mid-19th century - truly remarkable craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in history with these captivating glimpses of costume and transportation from centuries past.