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Bonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Longhorn Bonnet, tunnel shaped, had original ribbon in place. Pale blue plaid with rib and scalloped edges. It is wrapped from back of neck to double ribbon on top. Two rows of slightly frilled ribbon spilt down the middle line inner brim. Bavolet. Buckram lining. Self-ties.

G2002.083

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Headwear

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Bonnet

Female

Straw

buckram

1845

19th Century

American

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