Woman's navy blue velvet bonnet. Trimmed with a black velvet bow with light blue trim. Brim alternates between blue silk and navy velvet; black netting between each layer. Torn white lace under brim. Bavolet and wired ear tabs.
Collection
Germantown Historical Society Objects
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Hat
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Fabric
Velvet
Material
Velvet, Silk, Wire, Lace, Buckram
Color
Navy, Blue, Black, White
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1850
Dimensions
Height
7-1/2 in
Width
9-1/2 in
Length
11 in
Provenance
Notes
Laetitia P. Huston lived with her sister, Mary P. Huston, at 219 West School House Lane, Germantown, Philadelphia.
