Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Name/Title

Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Entry/Object ID

G2008.121

Description

Child’s sunbonnet made of dark blue heavy gingham, entirely hand stitched. Corded brim with crown gathered into it; the lower crown has a narrow casing and drawstring in the back. Deep bavolet beautifully gathered onto the crown and brim; drawstring in neckline; self ties to tie in back and another pair to tie under chin.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1860

Notes

User Age: Child

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

bonnet, headwear, hand-stitched, gingham, bavolet, child

Relationships

Related Places

Place

State/Province

Rhode Island

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America