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Bonnet, Sunbonnet
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand stitched girl’s sunbonnet made from white cotton. 5 groups of cords in brim, medium long curtain. Self-ties inside and out. Self-frill all around. Back opens completely flat for laundering, and buttons with small white China buttons. A loop from inside anchors around a button on the top back to control top fullness. Drawstring in back.
G2000.115
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Accessory
Headwear
Child, Female
Historic Costume
Hat
Female
Cotton
White
1840 - 1860