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Bonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1855-1860

GUSN

GUSN-42188

Description

Brown silk with diamond quilted pattern, trimmed with brown and black chenille bands around crown and deep neck ruffle; light browns ribbon ties with matching bow at back; lined with light brown silk; brim has broken reed support.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
chenille (yarn)
quilting
silk (textile)
Hat
Bonnet
Bonnet

Additional Identification Number

B3328

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1988.470

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