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Bonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1843-1852

GUSN

GUSN-27581

Description

Natural braided straw; no trim on exterior; round brim (curved around face) with wire support; brim has points which curve under chin; brim lined with cream tulle; crown lined with canvas.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
braiding
stitching
straw (plant material)
tulle (meshed textile)
summer (season)
Women's clothing
Straw
Tulle
Braided
Hand Stitched
Summer
BONNET

Inscription

Small printed tag on crown: ""3"".

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1917.771

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