Bonnet

Name/Title

Bonnet

Entry/Object ID

G94.034

Description

Entirely hand stitched. Thin gauzy green wool (barege). Drawn on cane strips. Deep box pleated bavolet attached so top edge forms frill. Box pleated ruching trim on brim and crown. No lining. Recently added ribbon (looks like polyester). .

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1850

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

Bonnet, Hat, Woman, Hand stitched, Wool, Barege, Cane, Ruching

Material

Barege