Digital Collections
Bonnet
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched. Thin gauzy green wool (barege). Drawn on cane strips. Deep box pleated bavolet attached so top edge forms frill. Box pleated ruching trim on brim and crown. No lining. Recently added ribbon (looks like polyester). .
G94.034
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1850
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Bonnet
Hat
Woman
Hand stitched
Wool
Barege
Cane
Ruching
Barege
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