Bonnet

Name/Title

Bonnet

Entry/Object ID

G2004.094

Description

Fine leghorn bonnet of tunnel shape with wired brim and self bavolet as extension of front bim edge to the back. Original brocade ribbon in shaded red and green wound across top and forming bavolet over the straw one, and a bow on proper right. Different shaded red brocade ribbon ties, about 12” long. Paper lining in back.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1845 - 1848

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

leghorn, bonnet, straw, hat, bavolet, woman, brocade, paper lining

Relationships

Related Places

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America