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Bonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1841-1847

GUSN

GUSN-15264

Description

Cream; elaborate pattern--honeycomb-like--of tucking and pleating; trimmed with cream satin ribbon and rosettes with gilt buckle; cream satin neck ruffle and bow at back; white meander trim around brim and back; band of net with purple and cream ribbon loops enclose face; satin ties.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
stitching
linen (material)
silk (textile)
Hat
Bonnet
Bonnet

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.7235

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