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Bonnet, Sunbonnet
Art
Entirely hand stitched medium weight white cotton. Five bands of cording form brim. Horseshoe crown with piped seams. Tiny narrow plainwoven ties pull crown seam closer inside, to first band of cords at brim to cause a puffy effect between. Long cape completely around brim. 1” hem, slightly flared.
G91.023
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845
User Age: child Gender: female
American
Bonnet
Female
Child
Hat
Hand Stitched
Cotton
Cording
Horseshoe Crown