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Bonnet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1887-1889

GUSN

GUSN-7117

Description

Brown velvet bonnet trimmed with pink and cream cloth flowers covered in brown tulle with brown velvet dots, on wire foundation. Brown velvet ruching around brim with brown velvet ties and large bow, and lined with light blue tulle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
tulle (meshed textile)
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
wire
Hat
Bonnet
Women's clothing
Velvet
Silk
Wire
Bonnet

Inscription

See Provenance.

Maker

Camille (Maker)

Location of Origin

Paris, France

Dimensions

10 x 7 x 4 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Roger C. Hatch

Accession Number

1943.631

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