Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Luce Center
Child's bonnet
Object name
Child's bonnet
Date
1810-1840
Medium
Cotton, linen
Dimensions
overall (flat): 22 7/8 x 8 7/8 x 1/4 in. ( 58.1 x 22.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description
White cotton child's long-eared bonnet made in two panels, one panel covers the back of the head and is shirred around the panel which goes over the head from ear to ear, there is floral whitework throughout and handmade linen bobbin lace trims the edges, there are two ties at the front corners.
Object Number
INV.11836
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
