Bonnet

Object Name:

Bonnet

Object ID:

1989.035.04

Place of Origin:

Hillsborough, NH

Date:

circa 1840

Description:

Bonnet. Woman's. Maroon-brown silk exterior, cream tan color, polished cotton interior lining. Adult, quilted hood. Thickly quilted hood with attached unquilted collar. Hand sewn. Labeled "Pumpkin Hood." Worn by Lovilla E. Newell (1820-1876), Hillsborough, NH, c. 1840.

Material:

Textile
Silk
Cotton

Dimensions:

H-13 W-10 inches

Provenance:

Originally owned and worn by Lovilla E. Newell (1820-1876) of Hillsborough. Given by her daughter, Eva Z. Davis (1854-1937) to Sarah B. Davis (1865-1941) on July 30, 1930. Sarah B. Davis and Henry C. Davis were the grandparents of the donor, Margaret Davis (1916-2009). From Davis Homestead.

Credit Line:

Gift of Margaret Davis

People:

Newell, Lovilla E. (1820-1876), Davis, Margaret (1916-2009)

Subjects:

Winter, Fashion, Women