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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

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