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Bonnet

Art

Black leghorn straw bonnet, slightly flaring tubular style. Black bombazett[?] cape over soft tarlatan; 2 bands of crape laid neatly over mid of bonnet and one over front edge; front brim lined with crepe; stiffened with tarlatan; cotton lining - brown striped with black - with drawstring in crown. plain 2.5” wide black silk taffeta ribbon ties with diagonally trimmed edges. Goes well with Bonnet Veil #97.059 .

G97.134

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1840 - 1845

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American

Mourning

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