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1849
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Luce Center
Bonnet
Object name
Bonnet
Date
1750-1850
Medium
Linen, cotton
Dimensions
Overall (lying flat): 6 3/8 x 6 1/4 in. (16.2 x 15.9 cm)
Description
White linen baby bonnet with circles embroidered throughout with white cotton floss, the bonnet is close-fitting to the head, and consists of a piece of fabric the depth of the head going from ear to ear, gathered onto an arch-shaped piece of fabric against the back of the head; no tie closures.
Object Number
Z.1153
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
