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1840-1850
GUSN-38504
Purple faded to brown silk gauze;d hoops and shirring and ruched brim; long neck ruffle trimmed with brown shirring; bow at back; faded purple striped silk ribbon ties; brim lined with self fabric; crown stiffened with cotton.
bonnets (hats)
headgear
cotton (textile)
gauze
stitching
silk (textile)
Women's clothing
Silk
Gauze
Cotton
Hand Stitched
BONNET
Unknown
1936.356
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