Bonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bonnet

Entry/Object ID

2024.48.003

Description

Quaker bonnet made from black silk faille, prominent ribbing. Wire and cardboard frame, with bavolet stiffened with cotton netting, machined, and crown stiffened with coarse cotton canvas. Ties of black silk faille as well. Stained heavily inside China silk lining, with spot of wear on edges of crown of bonnet.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Accessory, Headwear, Adult
Historic Costume, Adult, Adult, Female

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bonnet

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Silk

Color

Black

Made/Created

Date made

1856 - 1900