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Bonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860s

GUSN

GUSN-27312

Description

Black silk taffeta, brim is edged with black scalloped chenille. Black taffeta ribbon drawstring at the top and base of the crown, piping at the neck ruffle. Black ribbon ties. Lined with diamond-pattern quilted purple silk.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
Hat
Bonnet
Bonnet

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1915.91

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