Milliner's bonnet stand; papier mache(?), painted to look like a woman's face. Form is molded/cast wood pulp with gesso and tempra paint. face is varnished. The head and neck are leather
hat stands
papier mâché
paint (coating)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Stand, Hat
Used At Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),
Unknown
Museum Accession
1949.547
Title Bonnet Accession Number 1949.548
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