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Bonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Small bonnet for back of head made from black silk faille and small black beads. Possibly gutta percha or dyed carved nut. Lining of black cotton on interior - coming loose. Very small shallow crown to bonnet. Some beads are a bit loose, but no bead disease noticed. Ties hanging down are a bit tattered in areas.

2024.48.010

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Accessory

Headwear

Historic Costume

Bonnet

Female

Silk

1900 - 1905

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