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Sunbonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

1900

GUSN

GUSN-54058

Description

Discolored checked cotton; stiffened brim; crown gathered all around with fullness on top; long wide self ribbon ties (crossbar muslin), starched.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sunbonnets
headgear
cotton (textile)
stitching
starch
checker pattern
summer (season)
Women's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Starched
Checked
Summer
Bonnet

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Laura R. Little

Accession Number

1945.336

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