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Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched semi-sheer windowpane checked white cotton. Corded brim; facing inside within the boundaries of cording. piping at crown edge. Brim and 7” gauged bavolet edged with lace. Drawstring at base of crown; ties with satin stripe and edged scalloped edge.

G86.078

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1850

User Age: Child Gender: Female

American

Bonnet

Hat

Child

Girl

Hand stitched

Windowpane

cotton

Corded

Piping

Bavolet

Lace

Satin

Scalloped

Cotton

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