Doll's Bonnet
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Blanche Parmelee
(American, 1896 - 1987)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1900
MediumMachine-stitched and hand-stitched silk and fur, with glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/2in. (12.7 x 10.8 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the Rev. Louis W. Pitt, Jr., in memory of Elizabeth B. Pitt
Object number2001.36.5
DescriptionDoll's bonnet of very pale aqua silk, trimmed with gray fur around the opening edge. Three little faux fox heads, with glass eyes and nose, are set on top of the bonnet, along with two matching aqua silk bows. The bonnet has a flower-shaped lace medallion stitched to the back of the crown. The bonnet is lined with cream-colored silk, and edged with machine-made bobbin-type lace under the fur trim. It ties with matching aqua silk ribbons.
Status
Not on view
