Bonnet

Name/Title

Bonnet

Entry/Object ID

G2002.093

Description

Light golden brown silk taffeta drawn bonnet. Tall crown with flange at top, wide brim at angle to crown. Disc of tarlatan inside top of crown. Ribs are fine but seem to be almost rubbery-perhabs fine splits of cane. Brim edge of strong wire. Self fabric forms certain or bavolet. Soft satin ribbon of similar hue attached at front base of crown, forming ties. May or may not be period.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1840

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

Bonnet, Headware, silk, Women

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Region

Western New York

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America