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Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand stitched white checked dimity. Deep corded brim, average crown. Cape about 14” long with 1/2” hems. Self ties set back within brim. Plied cotton cord drawstrings in casings at CB.

G97.137

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Headwear

Historic Costume

Bonnet

Female

Dimity

White

1845

American

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