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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