A child's bonnet, made of linen. The cap is edged with lace (appears to be crocheted) along the front of the brim. Ties at the chin with a linen tie.Drawstrings at the forehead and nape of the neck.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
Linen
Museum Object Number
2013.0048.043
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Sandy Lerner
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Object Number
2013.0048.043
Object Name
Bonnet
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
Linen
Dimensions (inches)
6 (W) x 4 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14 (W) x 11 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Catalogue: Sotheby's Castle Howard Costume Collection (Olympia Oct 2003).
• Similar bonnets pg 36
Book: Wass, Ann Buermann & Fandrich, Michelle Webb. 2010 Clothing Through American History: The Federal Era through Antebellum, 1786-1860.