Children's Black Silk Brocade Bonnet

Name/Title

Children's Black Silk Brocade Bonnet

Description

a hood of black silk brocade with a tan cotton lining; has black silk ties

Use

by Lena Firn Grover as a baby.

Context

According to a note found with Lena's estate, this bonnet was made by her mother, Ida Myer Booher.

Collection

Lena Firn Grover Estate

Acquisition

Accession

1981.027

Source or Donor

Lena Firn Grover

Acquisition Method

Donation

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bonnet

Clothing Sex

Female

Size

Infant size

Textile Details

Material

Silk Brocade

Color

Black

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Ida Myer Booher

Role

Seamstress

Date made

circa 1895

Time Period

19th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 21, 2000

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Lena Firn Grover

Create Date

July 21, 2000

Update Date

February 28, 2025