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Black silk velvet bonnet on wire foundation, trimmed with black ostrich feathers, black jet beading, and scalloped brim ornamented with black moiré bow with wire support. Elastic and moiré ribbon ties, black silk lining.
bonnets (hats)
beading (process)
moiré
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
jet (coal)
Hat
Bonnet
Women's clothing
Silk
Velvet
Moire
Beaded
Bonnet
Unknown
10 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 6 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Ruth White
1986.1097
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