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Bonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Quaker bonnet made from black silk faille, prominent ribbing. Wire and cardboard frame, with bavolet stiffened with cotton netting, machined, and crown stiffened with coarse cotton canvas. Ties of black silk faille as well. Stained heavily inside China silk lining, with spot of wear on edges of crown of bonnet.

2024.48.003

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Accessory

Headwear

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Bonnet

Female

Silk

Black

1856 - 1900

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