Women's small stiff bonnet. The crown is a light brown/green pleated silk. Front is trimmed with white lace. Back of the bonnet is thin, cream ribbon sewn onto stiff frame in a scalloped pattern. Back of crown trimmed with a pink, black and orange plaid ribbon. Artificial flower made of feathers at the back.
Collection
Germantown Historical Society Objects
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Hat
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Material
Silk, Grosgrain ribbon, Feathers, Lace, Buckram
Color
Brown, Green, White, Cream, Pink, Orange, Black
Made/Created
Date made
1860 - 1869
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Hat
Height
7 in
Diameter
7-1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Front to back diameter is 7-1/4 in; side to side diameter is 6-1/4 in.
Dimension Description
Ribbon
Width
3-1/4 in
Length
21 in
Dimension Notes
Second, shorter ties are 11 in long and 3-1/4 in wide.
