Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Bonnet |
Date |
ca. 1865-1910 |
Description |
Woman's bonnet. White cotton with narrow blue stripes. Deep brim is stiffened with cardboard inserts. Bonnet has a drawstring and ties at the back of the neck; ties at top to gather the crown; and ties under the chin. The chin ties are a knit fabric and appear to be later replacements. This is a practical, everyday work bonnet. (Keywords: Fashion, Accessory, Hat, New York) |
Acquisition |
Gift of Ruth Hertenstein |
Ownership and History |
Worn by Sophia Klingemann of Staten Island. |
Earliest Date |
1865 |
Latest Date |
1910 |
Subjects |
Clothing & dress |
Lexicon Sub-category |
Clothing -- Headwear |
Catalog Number |
88.031.0001 |
Support Acknowledgment |
Online Collections Database record made possible by The Coby Foundation, 2009. |
Legal Status |
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