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Bonnet

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-23826

Description

Broad brimmed straw bonnet w/ long black ribbons to tie under chin; cotton lining stitched across brim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
handmade
straw (plant material)
Straw
Handmade
BONNET

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12 x 16 x 6 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4783

Places

Maine (United States)

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