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Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Art

Entirely hand stitched white windowpane checked dimity. Brim is ribbed cotton, 2 layers. Self dimity ties. Machine lace edging on brim. Long bavolet and slightly flaring deep brim. Drawstring across lower back. Crown seam is unusually wide (.5”) and not overcast. The rest is very fine.

G91.159

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1855

User Age: Child Gender: Female

American

Bonnet

hat

Woman

Hand stitched

Windowpane

dimity

Cotton

Lace

Bavolet

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