Women's spoon-style mourning bonnet. Covered in heavy black silk faille. Overlay of gathered material wrapped around brim, forming a bow at the top. Under brim is pleated faille. Long black ties in front. Black silk lining.
Collection
Germantown Historical Society Objects
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Hat
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Fabric
Faille
Lining
Silk
Color
Black
Made/Created
Date made
1890 - 1899
Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
Label
Transcription
"Geo. W. Miles / Importer / 928 Chestnut St. / PHILADA."
Notes
Gold printing on black silk, words in elaborate floral medallion with draped curtains, flour de lis on top. Tape inside of hat reads "GROFF"
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Hat
Height
4-1/2 in
Width
8-3/4 in
Length
8-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Brim width is 2-1/2 in. Crown front to back diameter is 6-1/4 in; side to side diameter is 5 in.
