Name/Title
BonnetEntry/Object ID
1964.3aDescription
Cream colored silk bonnet. The brim of the bonnet is reinforced with several rows of reeds, which are ruched into the fabric, giving the brim structure. It is decorated with a large bow of floral silk. The interior is partially lined with satin on the brim, and no lining at the ground.Context
Worn by Merinda Nelson Bill in West Topsham, Vermont, to her wedding.Acquisition
Accession
1964.3Source or Donor
Harvey, Dorothy Mayo (1903-1995)Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
BonnetNomenclature Primary Object Term
HatNomenclature Sub-Class
HeadwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Bill, Merinda Nelson (1813-1901)Related Places
Place
Town
TopshamCounty
Orange CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America