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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