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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