Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Entry/Object ID

G97.137

Description

Entirely hand stitched white checked dimity. Deep corded brim, average crown. Cape about 14” long with 1/2” hems. Self ties set back within brim. Plied cotton cord drawstrings in casings at CB.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female, Headwear
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bonnet

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Dimity

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1845

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American