Bonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bonnet

Entry/Object ID

G90.118

Description

Formed of narrow rows of flat, shiny straw with simple decorative edge. Toward edge of brim is a loosely woven braid of fine textured straw. Paper lining toward rear; front lined with loose fine silk crepey gauze, pale greyish green.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Headwear
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bonnet

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Straw

Lining

Silk

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1845

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American