Digital Collections

Bonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Drawn bonnet, brown silk over wire frame designed to sit atop head and clear the chignon. Pointed dip in front edge, original floral ornament across front composed of fuschia-like blossoms, leaves and silvered balls. Narrow ribbon ties and wide, long ties. Black lace edging along edges.

G2001.043

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Accessory

Historic Costume

Hat

Female

Silk

Wire mesh

silk satin

Brown

1865 - 1870

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Bonnet

Female

Hat

Woman

Silk

Drawn

Floral

blace

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