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1875-1883
GUSN-52921
Small, narrow, black braided straw bonnet trimmed with black grosgrain bows and ribbon ties; brim trimmed with navy blue velvet, pleated; lined with black taffeta; wire support around brim.
bonnets (hats)
headgear
braiding
silk (textile)
straw (plant material)
velvet (fabric weave)
Hat
Bonnet
Women's clothing
Straw
Silk
Velvet
Braided
Hand Stitched
Bonnet
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman
1942.216
1875-1883 (see provenance)
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