Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Entry/Object ID

G2007.057

Description

Entirely hand stitched sunbonnet made of gray, tan and ivory ikat striped gingham. Deep crown stiffened with cardboard strips. Long, continuous bavolet; all edged with short self-frill; gathered at back, with self-ties there and inside the front.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female, Headwear
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bonnet

Clothing Sex

Female

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1900

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American