Bonnet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bonnet

Entry/Object ID

2024.48.010

Description

Small bonnet for back of head made from black silk faille and small black beads. Possibly gutta percha or dyed carved nut. Lining of black cotton on interior - coming loose. Very small shallow crown to bonnet. Some beads are a bit loose, but no bead disease noticed. Ties hanging down are a bit tattered in areas.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Accessory, Headwear
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bonnet

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Silk

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1890