Sunbonnet
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Adelaide Cowee
MillinerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1875-1900
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with cotton string with brass tip
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 19 x 14 1/2in. (48.3 x 36.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Dewey F. Seguin
DescriptionWoman's sunbonnet of brown and white gingham. The brim is curved towards the neck edge and trimmed with a narrow, self-fabric ruffle. The crown is gathered to the brim, so that its edge forms a ruffle. Similarly, the neck curtain is gathered along the bottom edge of the brim and crown so that it forms a ruffle. The brim is interlined for stiffness and lined with self-fabric. Ties of self-fabric are stitched on either side of the neck edge. The neck edge is adjustable by means of a drawstring with brass tips inserted in a casing.
Object number1951.20.28
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