Name/Title

Bonnet

Entry/Object ID

G2004.093

Description

Drawn bonnet made of C and black silk taffeta, wired front. Curved tunnel form, flaring slightly at the front. Bavolet. Original black taffeta ribbon draped across the top with a bow and streamers on proper left, and ties (pinned on). Back half lined with buckram.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1845 - 1848

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

silk, drawn silk, mourning, silk taffeta, bonnet, hat, woman, taffeta

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Region

Western New York

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Mourning