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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