Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Baby bonnet
Object name
Baby bonnet
Date
1830-1860
Medium
Linen
Dimensions
overall (flat): 27 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 1 in. ( 68.9 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Cambric and handmade linen bobbin lace collared baby bonnet; the crown is made of panels of various shapes which overall conform to the shape of the head, these are joined with lace inserts, tucked cambric which is trimmed with scalloped lace runs around the bonnet from each side of the collar, which is a lace trimmed ruffle, the ties at each side of the collar are trimmed with lace also.
Object Number
INV.14574.5
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