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Bonnet

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1858-1864

GUSN

GUSN-27588

Description

Black crepe; pleated crepe on crown; neck ruffle with black net stiffening; crepe ruffle pinned inside brim; black narrow silk ties and wide ribbon ties; wire and canvas and stiffened net lining; spoon shape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
canvas
crepe (textile)
stitching
net (textile)
silk (textile)
wire
mourning
Women's clothing
Silk
Crepe
Net
Coated Canvas
Wire
Hand Stitched
Mourning
BONNET

Associated Events

Mrs. Eli Robbins

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1917.781

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