Digital Collections
Bonnet
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Bonnet formed of 5 wide bands of fine straw laid flat with decorative edge. 1 row forms circle for rear. Hand stitched, slightly flared, wired brim. Separate edging at bottom. No lining except for 5” strip of paper at crown. Loose threads around edge, supposedly never used.
G90.119
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Headwear
Historic Costume
Bonnet
Female
Straw
1850
American
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