Black silk and organdy Bonnet worn by Martha Bell, wife of Urban Bird, c. 1890s

Name/Title

Black silk and organdy Bonnet worn by Martha Bell, wife of Urban Bird, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1987.68.2

Description

Acc. No. 87.68.2 Subject Category: Fashion accessories Date or Period: C. 1890's Object: Bonnet Description: Combination black silk & organdy bonnet with wired brim of ornately gathered silk. History of Object: Bonnet worn by Martha Bell, wife of Urban Bird. The Bird family were early residents of Alameda. Acquired from: Janice Whitener Date: 9-21-1987