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Bonnet

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1853-1861

GUSN

GUSN-7039

Description

Brown and tan straw; no trim on outside; blue silk taffeta neck ruffle stiffened with white net; brim trimmed with black lace over white silk; wire support; crinoline lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
crinolines
handmade
net (textile)
silk (textile)
straw (plant material)
summer (season)
Women's clothing
Straw
Silk
Net
Crinoline
Handmade
Summer
BONNET

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ruth Child

Accession Number

1935.1176

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