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Bonnet
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Small bonnet for back of head made from black silk faille and small black beads. Possibly gutta percha or dyed carved nut. Lining of black cotton on interior - coming loose. Very small shallow crown to bonnet. Some beads are a bit loose, but no bead disease noticed. Ties hanging down are a bit tattered in areas.
2024.48.010
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Accessory
Headwear
Historic Costume
Bonnet
Female
Silk
1900 - 1905
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