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Bonnet

1870s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bonnet of plaited silvered straw, trimmed with grey and mauve silk ribbon, embroidered cream net and articifial poppies in magenta coloured silk. There are long narrow tying ribbons of black satin.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Straw, artificial flowers, ribbon and net
Brief description
straw, ribbon, net, 1870s, English
Physical description
Bonnet of plaited silvered straw, trimmed with grey and mauve silk ribbon, embroidered cream net and articifial poppies in magenta coloured silk. There are long narrow tying ribbons of black satin.
Dimensions
  • Height: 500mm
  • Width: 220mm
  • Depth: 190mm
Dims when mounted.
Credit line
Given by Juliet Reckitt
Object history
RF number is 1923/3316.
Collection
Accession number
T.163-1923

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Record createdMay 19, 2009
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