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Bonnet
Art
Bonnet, shallow crown extending into brim, intended to sit on back of head; slight peak in front. Buckram base covered with black-checker-edged blue ribbon and bands of clear horsehair. Large black velvet ribbon bow with blue ribbon streamer added, on proper left side of head. Little rosettes of black lace centered with narrow black velvet ribbon bows spaced across top and back of bonnet on top of horsehair bands. Spray of red velvet flowers inside proper left; faced with blue ribbon. No label.
G2003.026
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1855 - 1860
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Bonnet
Headwear
Silk
Buckram
women
hat
Ribbon
Horsehair
Velvet
Rosette
Flower