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Bonnet

Object/Artifact

Bonnet cover made of shot silk, gold and red to give coppery color. Edges bound with brown and black ribbon which shows inside as well. Small bow on front and back. Lined with brown glazed cotton. No ribbon ties. Rim is gathered a little.

G2002.200

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845 - 1855

Date: 1845 User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Bonnet

Headwear

Women

Silk

Hat

Ribbon

Glazed Cotton

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