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Bonnet, Sunbonnet
Art
Girl’s sunbonnet, brown plainwoven cotton, hand stitched except for narrow ruched trim hemmed by machine. 4 drawn rows, trimmed at front and rear edges of brim; rear or crown ruched to tarlatan foundation; long gathered flounce on back & sides. Self ties. Self lining, supported by 3 covered wires from front to back.
G89.211
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1855
User Age: Child Gender: Female
American
Girl
Sunbonnet
Bonnet
Cotton
Hand stitched
ruche
Tarlatan