Digital Collections
Bonnet, Sunbonnet
Object/Artifact
Child’s sunbonnet made of dark blue heavy gingham, entirely hand stitched. Corded brim with crown gathered into it; the lower crown has a narrow casing and drawstring in the back. Deep bavolet beautifully gathered onto the crown and brim; drawstring in neckline; self ties to tie in back and another pair to tie under chin.
G2008.121
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1850 - 1860
User Age: Child
American
bonnet
headwear
hand-stitched
gingham
bavolet
child
Rhode Island
United States of America
North America
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