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Of off-white fine linen. The 4" wide front brim tapers at the chin area and extends to form ties. There is a straight 2 5/8" band across the back of the neck. It has a gathered crown and is machine sewn.
bonnets (hats)
headgear
linen (material)
machine sewing (technique)
Linen
Machine Sewn
BONNET, INDOOR
Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),
Unknown
17.25 x 9.125 (HxW) (inches)
Bequest of Amelia W. Little
1986.1116
Massachusetts (United States)
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