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Bonnet
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Bonnet Pink taffeta crown gathered to form neck ruffle and decorated with net and silk covered buttons and double row of braid at the bottom of the ruffle. Bow at top of ruffle at back of neck. Crown turned back at the front and faced with quilted satin, scalloped and trimmed with double row of braid at the edge. 2 ribbons. Said to be a wedding bonnet? H 2l 3/4" W 10"
76.145.5
Adult, Female
Headwear
Historic Costume
Bonnet
Female
Taffeta
Pink
19th Century
21-3/4 in
10 in