Bonnet
Name/Title
BonnetEntry/Object ID
G95.109Description
Bonnet with wire frame, shallow brim. Coarse ivory net over ivory silk, gathered onto foundation, retained by transverse rows of narrow pale pink braid. Matching bavolet. Trimmed with 2”yellow ombre silk ribbon with widely-spaced, pink and white geometric brocade weft stripes, placed over top back toward lower front. Bows at sides. No ties except for one remaining narrow ivory silk ribbon tie pinned to inside, pin and remnant of opposite tie present.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1845 - 1850Notes
User Age: Adult Gender: FemaleEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American