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Bonnet

Art

"Leghorn straw brim, Shaker. Crown had thin silk covering over buckram pleated onto brim. Bavolet similarly constructed, wired hem. Dark pink plaid ribbon ties. Silk lining.Label pinned inside"

G96.130

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1840

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Straw

Bonnet

Woman

Hat

Leghorn

Shaker

Silk

Buckram

Bavolet

New York

United States of America

North America

Study Shaker

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