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Bonnet
American
1877–80
Object Place: California, USA
Medium/Technique
Straw, knitting
Dimensions
17 cm (6 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Minna L. Goehl
Accession Number56.839
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBeige and light brown fine straw, knitted and gathered over wire frame. Edge trimmed with knotted brown velvet ribbons which form bow at back then fall free. Along sides and front, artificial ivy leaves, clusters of blueberries and a spray of brown feather spines with stiff hairs. Condition good.