Sunbonnet

Name/Title

Sunbonnet

Entry/Object ID

2017.12.6

Description

Woman's sunbonnet of Mary Jane Tolbert Solomon, light-brown cotton with yellow threads woven in, poufed back with drawstring inside and wide tie and bow on exterior, brim stiffened with paper sewn between layers of fabric with rows of triple stitches 1/2" apart, 7" long skirt attached to protect wearer's neck, double ruffle trim along front, 17"l x 1"w ties on each side, inside tie under chin, large/16"h x 11"w x 13"d, late 1800s-early 1900s/1890-1909?

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Unknown (handmade)

Date made

1890 - 1909

Dimensions

Height

16 in

Width

11 in

Depth

13 in