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Bonnet, Sunbonnet
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand stitched sunbonnet made of gray, tan and ivory ikat striped gingham. Deep crown stiffened with cardboard strips. Long, continuous bavolet; all edged with short self-frill; gathered at back, with self-ties there and inside the front.
G2007.057
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Headwear
Historic Costume
Bonnet
Female
1860 - 1900
American