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Bonnet, Sunbonnet
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched semi-sheer windowpane checked white cotton. Corded brim; facing inside within the boundaries of cording. piping at crown edge. Brim and 7” gauged bavolet edged with lace. Drawstring at base of crown; ties with satin stripe and edged scalloped edge.
G86.078
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1850
User Age: Child Gender: Female
American
Bonnet
Hat
Child
Girl
Hand stitched
Windowpane
cotton
Corded
Piping
Bavolet
Lace
Satin
Scalloped
Cotton