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Bonnet
1800-1900
Description
A ladies bonnet made of silk satin. Quilted throughout (contains a layer of batting) with a diaper pattern. A self ruffle at the nape of the neck. Edged with a rolled brim. Silk grosgrain ribbon trim along the brim.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Silk
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1994.0107.021
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Eleanor A. Murphey in memory of Henry H. and Maria M. Albertson
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Object Number
1994.0107.021
Object Name
Bonnet
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
1800-1900
Materials
- Silk
- Wool
Dimensions (inches)
8.9 (H) x 8 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
22.5 (H) x 21 (W)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Wass, Ann Buermann & Fandrich, Michelle Webb. 2010 Clothing Through American History: The Federal Era through Antebellum, 1786-1860.
• pg 186-87Thesis: Eisenbarth, Erin. 2002 Plain and peculiar: a case study of nineteenth-century Quaker clothing. 134 M.A. University of Delaware Winterthur Program in Early American Culture
• pg 124