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Bonnet

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1879-1885

GUSN

GUSN-38276

Description

Small; black velvet on buckram foundation; trimmed with black ostrich feathers; self ruching and self-fabric draped on brim; black grosgrain ties; black lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bonnets (hats)
headgear
buckram
stitching
feather (material)
ostrich
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
Hat
Bonnet
Women's clothing
Silk
Velvet
Buckram
Ostrich Feather
Hand Stitched
Bonnet

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1935.1455

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