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Bonnet

Object Name:
Bonnet
Object ID:
1951.003.01.3
Date:
circa 1840
Description:
Bonnet, infant's. Fine white cotton mull. Round back inset with 0.5" scalloped ruffle around crown. Over-all embroidery of wings and eyelets, border all around edge of same design, in trailing fashion. Drawstrings at front and back of neck.
Material:
Textile
Cotton
Provenance:
Probably worn by Samuel K. Gill, father of donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bertha B. Gill
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