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Bonnet, Sunbonnet
Art
White cotton with tiny black sprig stripe. Machine stitched rows in brim, through papery interlining. Long cape, narrow hand stitched hem, front edged with narrow hand stitched self frill. Self bow on top back. Ties hand hemmed.
G90.212
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1865 - 1880
User Age: Child Gender: Female
American
Cotton
Bonnet
Girl
Hat
Sprig
Machine stitched