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Child's Bonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1869

GUSN

GUSN-53218

Description

Cream; ruching at front of beige ribbon loops with rosette and pink silk flowers at top; back extends below neck--"skirted"--with cream bow and two rows of fringe; lined with woolen cap; two silk ties.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
cashmere (wool)
stitching
wool (textile)
Hat
Bonnet
Bonnet

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Cummings

Accession Number

1942.904A

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