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Bonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1857

GUSN

GUSN-27587

Description

Tan straw with straw neck ruffle, trimmed with wide cream silk taffeta ribbon; brim trimmed with cream tulle ruffles; crown stiffened with canvas; wide cream silk ribbon ties with bow and hook and eye; wire support.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
stitching
silk (textile)
straw (plant material)
taffeta
stripes
summer (season)
weddings
Women's clothing
Straw
Silk
Taffeta
Hand Stitched
Stripe
Summer
Wedding
BONNET

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1917.779

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