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Bonnet
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched bonnet made of dark yellow silk. Simply quilted with white lining and very thin filling. Deep crown; frill formed at front edge by drawstring through edge; drawstring through bottom edge ties in back. 1.5” wide yellow ribbon ties attached well inside.
G96.063
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Headwear
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Hat
Female
Silk
Yellow
1855 - 1865
American