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1853-1855
GUSN-27586
Bands of tan straw edged with lighter straw scalloping and brown chenille; crown trimmed with wide tan ribbon with brown velvet stripes; neck ruffle of brown ribbon with blue and brown stripes, edged with black lace; browns ribbon tie with hook and eye; brim lined with black tulle; crown lined with canvas; wire support.
bonnets (hats)
headgear
chenille (yarn)
stitching
silk (textile)
straw (plant material)
summer (season)
Women's clothing
Straw
Silk
Chenille
Hand Stitched
Summer
BONNET
Printed label sewn inside crown: ""169"" on top of another label.
Unknown
Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone
1917.777
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