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Bonnet
American
About 1860
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Straw, taffeta
Dimensions
69.5 cm (27 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Isabelle Richmond Reynolds
Accession Number54.1781
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionA bonnet with light green shot taffeta foundation covered with yellow fancy straw and horsehair lace in floral design, designed to be worn well back on head with short somewhat flaring brim ending in curled in points, front edge wired, traces of original shirred white tulle under brim, one ribbon tie of green silk taffeta pinned to right side of bonnet.