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Bonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Mourning bonnet for the top of the head with a chignon. Covered with fine crepe all over, wrapped around rim; large coarse crepe worked into bow that covers the top, accented with a large, long facetted black glass bead in the center. Grosgrain ties

G2004.097

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Accessory

Adult, Female

Headwear

Historic Costume

Bonnet

Female

Black

1865 - 1869

American

Western New York

New York

United States of America

North America

Mourning

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