Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Entry/Object ID

G2000.115

Description

Entirely hand stitched girl’s sunbonnet made from white cotton. 5 groups of cords in brim, medium long curtain. Self-ties inside and out. Self-frill all around. Back opens completely flat for laundering, and buttons with small white China buttons. A loop from inside anchors around a button on the top back to control top fullness. Drawstring in back.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Headwear, Child, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Hat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1860