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Bonnet
Object/Artifact
Fine leghorn bonnet of tunnel shape with wired brim and self bavolet as extension of front bim edge to the back. Original brocade ribbon in shaded red and green wound across top and forming bavolet over the straw one, and a bow on proper right. Different shaded red brocade ribbon ties, about 12” long. Paper lining in back.
G2004.094
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845 - 1848
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
leghorn
bonnet
straw
hat
bavolet
woman
brocade
paper lining
New York
United States of America
North America