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Bonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1893-1896

GUSN

GUSN-6981

Description

Black braided straw bonnet with round crown trimmed with black and pink velvet floral garland with black ostrich feathers and lace. Black moiré ribbon ties and black silk lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
feather (material)
silk (textile)
straw (plant material)
velvet (fabric weave)
Hat
Bonnet
Women's clothing
Straw
Silk
Velvet
Feather
Artificial Flowers
Bonnet

Inscription

Printed label with gold lettering on lining: ""PARIS / L. P. HOLLANDER & Co / BOSTON"". (printed)

Associated Events

World's Columbian Exposition (1893)

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. George J. Putnam

Accession Number

1929.698

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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