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Bonnet Veil

1820s (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

Bonnet veil of white silk gauze with four rows of flowers. These are above a deep border of curling leaves with flowers at their base. Between them are guard stripes of flowers and leaves. The edge is cut in a series of points with applied edging.

Object details

Categories
Textiles
Hats & Headwear
Clothing
Object type
Bonnet veil
Materials and techniques
Silk gauze
Brief description
Bonnet veil of silk gauze, England, 1820s.
Physical description
Bonnet veil of white silk gauze with four rows of flowers. These are above a deep border of curling leaves with flowers at their base. Between them are guard stripes of flowers and leaves. The edge is cut in a series of points with applied edging.
Dimensions
  • Length: 38.5in
  • Width: 42.5in (excluding strings)
  • Width: 1150mm (Note: without ties)
  • Width: 1600mm (Note: with ties)
  • Length: 960mm
Credit line
Given by Mrs Barbara Corneille
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.187-1975

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O315922/bonnet-veil-unknown/
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