Cap

Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.112

Description

A maroon velvet bonnet with maroon ribbon ties, lace and gold filigree ribbon trim, dark pink and teal beads, a gold tassle. Note stitched inside, some of which reads, "Offert par Henry Deus, age 1 an, petit bonnet Breton, 17/12/48."

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