Name/Title

Bonnet

Entry/Object ID

G90.209

Description

Entirely hand stitched fine semi-sheer cotton, corded. Crown is round with spirally corded center disc, surounded by 2 rows of folded braid 'rikrak'. Decoratively spaced rows of cording, some being longer and curvier than others. Brim curves back towards ears. Small fine frill at back.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1810

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

Bonnet, Hat, Woman, Hand Stitched, Chotton, Corded, Rikrak