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Bonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Quaker bonnet made from celadon silk taffeta over wire frame, cardboard brim, with bavolet and crown lined with stiff cotton (?) honeycomb netting - appears machined netting. Machine sewn seams, with some hand finishing. Lining of pale cream China silk is partially missing, with split in cardboard and green outer silk as well in spots. Sides of bonnet has small dips on sides. Bow of same green silk is separated from bonnet.

2024.48.001a-b

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Accessory

Historic Costume

Headwear

Bonnet

Female

Silk

Cardboard

Wire

netting

1856 - 1900

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