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Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Art

Entirely hand stitched medium weight white cotton. Five bands of cording form brim. Horseshoe crown with piped seams. Tiny narrow plainwoven ties pull crown seam closer inside, to first band of cords at brim to cause a puffy effect between. Long cape completely around brim. 1” hem, slightly flared.

G91.023

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845

User Age: child Gender: female

American

Bonnet

Female

Child

Hat

Hand Stitched

Cotton

Cording

Horseshoe Crown

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