Digital Collections
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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