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ca. 1846
GUSN-38668
Cream chevron bands (resemble passementerie), with overlay of straw meander; brim has round edges, and extends to form neck band; round crown, with sprial pattern of straw; fully lined with black silk; wire band along brim and neck is covered with cream silk; no trimming or neck ties.
bonnets (hats)
headgear
stitching
horsehair
silk (textile)
straw (plant material)
taffeta
wire
Women's clothing
Straw
Silk
Wire
Taffeta
Horsehair
Hand Stitched
BONNET
Unknown
1936.607
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