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1865-1870
GUSN-7195
Cream silk lace and dotted net on wire support, with brittle elastic at back/neck; lace streamers/ties; pale purple flowers at pointed brim; lavender satin ribbons at front and back; ruffle at brim.
hats
headgear
flower (plant material)
artificial
lace (needlework)
satin
silk (textile)
dots
Women's clothing
Silk
Lace
Artificial Flowers
Satin
Dotted
HAT
"Belonged to Susan Hershey Thayer, mother of Susan H. F. Burr." (Note attached.)
Unknown
1988.497.1
Title Bonnet Basket Accession Number 1988.497.2
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