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Bonnet, Sunbonnet
Art
Entirely hand stitched white windowpane checked dimity. Brim is ribbed cotton, 2 layers. Self dimity ties. Machine lace edging on brim. Long bavolet and slightly flaring deep brim. Drawstring across lower back. Crown seam is unusually wide (.5”) and not overcast. The rest is very fine.
G91.159
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1855
User Age: Child Gender: Female
American
Bonnet
hat
Woman
Hand stitched
Windowpane
dimity
Cotton
Lace
Bavolet