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ca. 1864
GUSN-53704
Burgundy silk velvet; pleated velvet band and crown with rosette at right side; pointed panel attached to crown; purple taffeta ribbon attached at back; self neck ruffle stiffened with black net; white tulle attached to lining of brim; white canvas and black silk lining; wire support.
bonnets (hats)
headgear
canvas
stitching
net (textile)
silk (textile)
taffeta
tulle (meshed textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
Women's clothing
Silk
Velvet
Taffeta
Net
Tulle
Coated Canvas
Hand Stitched
BONNET
Unknown
1944.180
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