Name/Title

Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Entry/Object ID

G91.159

Description

Entirely hand stitched white windowpane checked dimity. Brim is ribbed cotton, 2 layers. Self dimity ties. Machine lace edging on brim. Long bavolet and slightly flaring deep brim. Drawstring across lower back. Crown seam is unusually wide (.5”) and not overcast. The rest is very fine.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1855

Notes

User Age: Child Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

Bonnet, hat, Woman, Hand stitched, Windowpane, dimity, Cotton, Lace, Bavolet