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Culture:American
Title:bonnet
Date Made:1820-1870
Type:Clothing
Materials:textile: cotton
Place Made:United States
Measurements:overall: 9 in x 10 in x 9 1/2 in x 0 cm; 22.86 cm x 25.4 cm x 24.13 cm x 0 in
Accession Number:  HD V.001M
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. David Miller
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield
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Description:
Woman's sunbonnet of brown and white checkered cotton with ecru cotton lace trim. Fabric is starched, but has no interlining for stiffness. Brim is 5" deep, bavolet is 6", crown is 4" deep. 1.5" Lace is inserted between crown and brim, and sewn along brim edge. 18" long, 2.5" wide self ties (selvege edge used along inside length); also ties in back (23"x2") to tighten fit (rather than draw string for instance).

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Cotton

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