Bonnet

United States

About 1840-1850

  • Titles Bonnet (Descriptive)
  • Medium straw
  • Dimensions 8 × 7 × 8 1/4 in. (20.3 × 17.8 × 21 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Louise Russell, 1981.69c
  • Work Type bonnet
  • Classification Costume

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