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Sunbonnet

American
second quarter of 19th century
Object Place: United States, New England

Medium/Technique Cotton plain weave (cambric)
Dimensions 34 x 32 cm (13 3/8 x 12 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift in memory of Mrs. Horatio Appleton Lamb
Accession Number51.380
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWhite cambric sunbonnet gathered at back, two casings and drawstrings inside at back; three corded bands across top with gathered sections in between, ball fringe along edge of front band; long skirt, long ties
ProvenanceInherited by Misses Aimee and Rosamund Lamb; Gift to the MFA, 1951