Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
Clothing-Accessories |
Catalog Number |
XC.03.43 |
Object Name |
Sunbonnet |
Year Range from |
1870.0 |
Year Range to |
1900.0 |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Probably Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Material |
Cotton |
Dimensions |
W-12.5 L-23 inches |
Description |
A ladies handstitched sunbonnet made out of black cotton. There is a 7.50" wide brim with hand quilting. The crown is attached with buttons, which create a ruffled edge. The edge of the crown features an applied brown silk crochet trim. Attached to the base of the brim and crown is a 14.00" long self-fabric skirt. At the back of the crown there is also a self-fabric tied bow edged with the same crochet. |
Provenance |
There is no information about the maker or origin of this piece. |
Cataloged by |
C.Harvey |