Women's deep red velvet evening bonnet. Two large satin bows on top of crown with ribbon and bill extending into tie. Gold braid trim around front bill with covered velvet inner brim. Single gold braid extends around back.
Collection
Germantown Historical Society Objects
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Hat
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Fabric
Velvet
Material
Velvet, Satin, Gilt cord
Lining
Silk
Color
Red, Gold, Black
Made/Created
Date made
1875 - 1885
Notes
Imported by George W. Miles, importer of millinery goods.
Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
Label
Transcription
'928 GEO. W. Miles / Chestnut Street Philadelphia.'
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Ribbon
Width
2-1/8 in
Length
32 in
Dimension Description
Overall Hat
Height
5-1/2 in
Diameter
8 in
Dimension Notes
Brim diameter is 7 in. Bill is 1-3/4 in. Crown diameter front to back is 6 in; side to side diameter is 4-1/2 in.
