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Bonnet
Art
Formed of very fine textured straw, alternating lacy bands with plain ones. More tubular form with flare of brim less gradual. No lining, hand stitched. Wired brim. Plain edging at base, more decorative guilloche type at front. Does not appear to have much wear.
G90.124
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845
User Age: Child Gender: Female
American
Bonnet
Hat
Girl
Straw
tubular
Hand Stitched
Guilloche