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