Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1860-1910
Medium
Plain weave cotton with (cotton or wool) batting, and piping
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 19 × 12 × 18 1/2 in. (48.3 × 30.5 × 47 cm)
Description
Black and cream calico printed bonnet cotton. The pattern consists of a series of dots and curved shapes that are arranged into light brown lines against a black pattern. The bonnet structure features a soft crown that is gathered and sewn into a quilted visor panel. There is a panel of gathered ruffles sewn to the front, sides, and back of the bonnet. Two fabric self-ties are attached under the quilted panel. The interior bonnet is unlined. There is no label.
Cataloging Notes
This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
bonnets (hats)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Millinery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number
2007.3.503
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58bdc5d83-1562-455f-bb73-5330c8cc510d

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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