Black horsehair bonnet with scallops of braided black straw, black velvet ribbon ties, and black cotton lining.
bonnets (hats)
headgear
horsehair
straw (plant material)
Hat
Bonnet
Women's clothing
Straw
Horsehair
Hand Stitched
Bonnet
B3189
Unknown
8 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Willie Ousler
1988.486
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