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Bonnet
Object/Artifact
Bonnet cover made of shot silk, gold and red to give coppery color. Edges bound with brown and black ribbon which shows inside as well. Small bow on front and back. Lined with brown glazed cotton. No ribbon ties. Rim is gathered a little.
G2002.200
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845 - 1855
Date: 1845 User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Bonnet
Headwear
Women
Silk
Hat
Ribbon
Glazed Cotton