Bonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bonnet

Entry/Object ID

2024.48.001a-b

Description

Quaker bonnet made form celadon silk taffeta over wire frame, cardboard brim, with bavolet and crown lined with stiff cotton (?) honeycomb netting - appears machined netting. Machine sewn seams, with some hand finishing. Lining of pale cream China silk is partially missing, with split in cardboard and green outer silk as well in spots. Sides of bonnet has small dips on sides. Bow of same green silk is separated from bonnet.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Accessory, Historic Costume, Headwear

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bonnet

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk, Cardboard, Wire, netting

Made/Created

Date made

1856 - 1900