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Bonnet

1850-1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bonnet of pink silk gauze net and lace on a wire frame. The wires are fitted to the frame to hold the shape. Lace trimming to the frame and tie ribbons, and with flowers and ostrich feathers.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk gauze net, lace, wire, ostrich feathers
Brief description
Bonnet of silk gauze net and lace on a wire frame, England, 1850-1855
Physical description
Bonnet of pink silk gauze net and lace on a wire frame. The wires are fitted to the frame to hold the shape. Lace trimming to the frame and tie ribbons, and with flowers and ostrich feathers.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22cm
  • Circumference: 60cm
Credit line
Given by Mrs J. A. Latter Axton
Collection
Accession number
T.96-1931

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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