Name/Title
Baby BonnetsEntry/Object ID
2011.187.1-2Description
Two hand-stitched cotton baby bonnets, one ecru in color, the other a very pale pink. The bonnets match in style, and feature decorative stitching on the front portion of the head, and pleats/ruching along the bottom portion. The pink bonnet has a gold silk tie attached to the inside.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
HatClothing Sex
UnisexSize
Small, for a babyTextile Details
Material
Cotton, SilkColor
Ecru, Pink, GoldMade/Created
Date made
1856Time Period
19th CenturyPlace
City
PlacervilleRegion
Northern California and OregonContinent
North AmericaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
LabelLocation
On card that accompanies the bonnetsTranscription
Baby bonnet, made by Mrs. Norman O'Connor's grandmother for twins born August 12, 1856, in Hangtown (now Placerville) California. The twins were the first to be born in Northern California, as far as known. One twin was John Henry, the other was Sara Ellen (Clinkinbeard), Mrs. Norman O'Connor's mother.Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PrintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Bonnet, BabyNomenclature Secondary Object Term
BonnetNomenclature Primary Object Term
HatNomenclature Sub-Class
HeadwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
78ANumber Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
78BDimensions
Width
6-1/4 inLength
8-3/4 inDimension Notes
Measurements are for both bonnets, and taken while lying flat and folded in half.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Mrs. Norman O'ConnorNotes
Bonnets were made by her grandmother, for her mother and uncle.
