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Blue Sun Bonnet
Object/Artifact
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Wildwood Historic Center
Left side view
Name/Title
Blue Sun Bonnet
Entry/Object ID
2025.997.002
Description
Blue Sun Bonnet with white lace and buttons. It has two layers with long ties made from the same fabric.
Context
Women would wear this out doors to protect their fair skin. The outer layer is loose which allows for the air to flow to keep from getting too hot.
Collection
Wildwood Historic Center [primary collection]
Acquisition
Accession
2025.997
Source or Donor
Wildwood Historic Center-Found-Unknown donor
Acquisition Method
Found
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Sunbonnet
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Bonnet
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Hat
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Headwear
Nomenclature Class
Clothing
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Main bonnet
Height
8 in
Diameter
14 in
Circumference
40-1/2 in
Dimension Description
Upper/outer layer
Height
20 in
Width
22-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Measured from lace edge laid flat.
Parts
Count
2
Parts
Main bonnet and outer/upper layer
Location
Wall
West Wall
Room
Kitchen
Floor
First Floor
Building
Wildwood House
Container
Laundry Basket
Room
Pantry
Floor
First Floor
Building
Wildwood House
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
