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Bonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1881-1888

GUSN

GUSN-6934

Description

Small; light brown velvet on buckram foundation; trimmed with tan grosgrain ribbon and cut steel leaf ornament; velvet ruching at brim; two green glass bead pins at back; tan grosgrain ties at back; black cambric lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
buckram
cloth
stitching
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
Women's clothing
Silk
Velvet
Buckram
Grosgrain
Hand Stitched
BONNET

Inscription

Printed on lining in gold lettering: ""BON MARCHE / 17 WINTER ST. / BOSTON"".

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1920.249

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