Digital Collections

Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand stitched. Brown cotton print with cream speckles. Frill on bavolet and front edge, self-ties, cardboard strip stiffeners in brim. Gathered at back with shoe-lace-type cord; also top held with another cord and a composition shoe button, self-bow.

G88.134

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Headwear

Historic Costume

Bonnet

Female

Cotton

Brown

1850 - 1880

American

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