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