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Sunbonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1845-1855

GUSN

GUSN-30797

Description

Dark green gingham cotton; deep brim, crowns gathered at top; long neck ruffle; self ribbon ties and bow at back; self lining; loop inside.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sunbonnets
headgear
cotton (textile)
stitching
checker pattern
summer (season)
Women's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Checked
Summer
BONNET

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of William Brewster

Accession Number

1926.31

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