Bonnet

Name/Title

Bonnet

Entry/Object ID

1954.22.8

Description

This is a bonnet or cap made from blue velvet, which is lined with bright red silk satin on the inside. The crown and short brim are made in one piece, and the bottom corners of the brim extend and come to a point at the back. There is a large red bow positioned at the center top and center bottom back of the bonnet. Additionally, red ribbons are used to tie the bonnet under the chin. Finally, there are irregular box pleats present at the center top of the bonnet.

Context

Owned by a member of the Dewey family of Montpelier, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1954.22

Source or Donor

Dewey, Breta Brigham (1887-1968)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bonnet

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Hat

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Headwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Material

Silk

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America