bonnet


bonnet

Summary

Split straw plait. Sewn spirally from centre of crown, extending continuously to outer edge. Front edge wired. Straw curtain at back neck covered with cream machine lace. Front trimmed with lace frill, ribbon and lace. Inner face frill of machine embroidered net added for display. Curtain encased in crepeline.


Object Name

bonnet

Date Created

1857-1860

Dimensions

Back to front:
Circumference round face: 58.4cm

accession number

1947.4319

Medium

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