Cap

Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.111

Description

A maroon velvet bonnet with black ribbon ties and a big black bow on the back. There is glold embroidered decoration with pearls and glass gems. The velvet on top of the bonnet is worn and the ribbon is frayed, although it never had a finished edge. One glass bead had fallen off and is bagged with the hat.

Context

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Acquisition

Accession

1964.63

Source or Donor

France

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

Dimensions

Width

11 in

Material

Silk, Ribbon, Beads

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe