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Bonnet

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1865-1866

GUSN

GUSN-7038

Description

Brown straw braid; trimmed with black and lavender ribbons of two types; bow at back and inner ruffle of same purple and white ribbon; neck ruffle stiffened with buckram; brim has wire support; ribbon ties of black silk with purple coral motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
buckram
silk (textile)
straw (plant material)
Hat
Bonnet
Bonnet

Inscription

Printed label: ""12"" [stock number].

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ruth Child

Accession Number

1935.1175

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