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Bonnet

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1853-1860

GUSN

GUSN-33446

Description

Greenish black silk; hoops and shirring at brim with ruching at face and crown; neck ruffle with bow; wire frame support; matching ribbon ties; drawn bonnet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
stitching
reed (grass, material)
silk (textile)
reed (grass, material)
Women's clothing
Silk
Reed
Hand Stitched
BONNET

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. John A. Jeffries

Accession Number

1930.712

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