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Bonnet
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Girl’s bonnet of creamy white silk, entirely hand stitched, drawn bonnet with black canes or whalebones; cape, white ribbons, ribbon drawstring inside to control fullness of crown. Partially lined with tarlatan. Slightly flaring brim, circular form.
G88.252
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Female
Headwear
Historic Costume
Bonnet
Female
Silk
White
1845 - 1855
American