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Bonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1888-1890

GUSN

GUSN-36002

Description

Small, natural straw bonnet with openwork straw brim and crown and brown velvet ties with bow. Brim and crown lined with pleated brown silk, and cream silk.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
braiding
handmade
silk (textile)
straw (plant material)
Hat
Bonnet
Bonnet

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 x 6 3/4 x 5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Cummings

Accession Number

1933.1170

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