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Bonnet

Art

Black silk taffeta drawn bonnet, slightly flared brim edge. Buckram interior. Black moire-effect ribbon ties and tucked taffeta bavolet. Different black silk ribbon bow on lower back.

G2002.081

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1855 - 1860

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Bonnet

Hat

Mourning

Tafetta

Silk Buckram

Bavolet

Mourning

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