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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

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