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Bonnet, Sunbonnet
Art
Entirely hand stitched white cotton girl’s sunbonnet. The brim just comes to the forehead; shallow horseshoe crown, 6” bavolet, self ties. Front of brim stiffened with two rows of cording. Casing in back with fine cotton tape drawstring.
G2006.140
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1855 - 1870
User Age: Child Gender: Female
American
Bonnet
Sunbonnet
Girl
Corded
Hand stitched
Headwear
Cotton
Horesehow
Bavolet
Drawstring