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Bonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1890-1898

GUSN

GUSN-42123

Description

Black horsehair bonnet with scallops of braided black straw, black velvet ribbon ties, and black cotton lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
horsehair
straw (plant material)
Hat
Bonnet
Women's clothing
Straw
Horsehair
Hand Stitched
Bonnet

Additional Identification Number

B3189

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Willie Ousler

Accession Number

1988.486

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