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Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Object/Artifact

Child’s sunbonnet made of dark blue heavy gingham, entirely hand stitched. Corded brim with crown gathered into it; the lower crown has a narrow casing and drawstring in the back. Deep bavolet beautifully gathered onto the crown and brim; drawstring in neckline; self ties to tie in back and another pair to tie under chin.

G2008.121

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1850 - 1860

User Age: Child

American

bonnet

headwear

hand-stitched

gingham

bavolet

child

Rhode Island

United States of America

North America

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