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Bonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Girl’s bonnet of creamy white silk, entirely hand stitched, drawn bonnet with black canes or whalebones; cape, white ribbons, ribbon drawstring inside to control fullness of crown. Partially lined with tarlatan. Slightly flaring brim, circular form.

G88.252

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Female

Headwear

Historic Costume

Bonnet

Female

Silk

White

1845 - 1855

American

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