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Bonnet

Art

Drawn bonnet made of C and black silk taffeta, wired front. Curved tunnel form, flaring slightly at the front. Bavolet. Original black taffeta ribbon draped across the top with a bow and streamers on proper left, and ties (pinned on). Back half lined with buckram.

G2004.093

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845 - 1848

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

silk

drawn silk

mourning

silk taffeta

bonnet

hat

woman

taffeta

Western New York

New York

United States of America

North America

Mourning

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