Name/Title

Bonnet

Entry/Object ID

G96.129

Description

Fine leghorn with deep brim angled slightly to deep crown; sides dip down; straw ‘bavolet.’ No lining. Wire around front edge. Original ribbon still attached in two twisted rows across bonnet with little bows at each ear. Ribbon bavolet. Only one tie remains. Ribbon is about 1.25” wide; white and [now] celadon green ombre with narrow borders of green and red florets.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1838 - 1842

Notes

Date: 1838 User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

Bonnet, Female, Hat, Ribbon, Straw, Bavolet

Relationships

Related Places

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America