Wedding Bonnet, White Net, Organdy and Lace w/ Fabric Flowers
1849 (Date manufactured/created)
1840s (Date manufactured/created)
1840s (Date manufactured/created)
Lace, Ribbon, Mesh, Wire, Fabric Flowers
A women's white wedding bonnet constructed with silk-covered wire stays overlaid with off white net and with cobweb-thin organdy. The moderate brim, that flares up sharply, is decorated further with short pinked frills of white silk. On the inside of the brim, pink and purple faux flowers with leaves are arranged on the side of the face.The short skirt and low, round crown placed at the back of the head are overlaid with looped-edge white ribbon. The bonnet has pointed cheek-tabs. Two long picot-edged ribbons, pinned to the bonnet, would tie under the chin. The bonnet is lined with a transparent, brittle material.
Condition: Good. One picot-edged ribbon has torn.DIA 91/4".
Condition: Good. One picot-edged ribbon has torn.DIA 91/4".
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