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Bonnet
Art
Drawn bonnet made of C and black silk taffeta, wired front. Curved tunnel form, flaring slightly at the front. Bavolet. Original black taffeta ribbon draped across the top with a bow and streamers on proper left, and ties (pinned on). Back half lined with buckram.
G2004.093
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845 - 1848
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
silk
drawn silk
mourning
silk taffeta
bonnet
hat
woman
taffeta
Western New York
New York
United States of America
North America
Mourning
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