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This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Bonnet

ca. 1825 (made), 1830-1840 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of bonnets:
T.32-1967 - bonnet covered with purple, green and yellow checked silk, trimmed with yellow satin and a matching bow. Conical crown with a wide gathered brim reinforced with wire and straw, lined with white silk, and tied with ribbon ties
T.32A-1967 - bonnet covered with brown velvet trimmed with check maroon, blue, and white ribbon. The crown consists of gathered and faced wings attached to the wide rounded brim. Made from straw, stiffened with wire, and lined with white silk

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Bonnet
  • Bonnet
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Pair of bonnets, ca. 1825-1840, British, silk and velvet
Physical description
Pair of bonnets:
T.32-1967 - bonnet covered with purple, green and yellow checked silk, trimmed with yellow satin and a matching bow. Conical crown with a wide gathered brim reinforced with wire and straw, lined with white silk, and tied with ribbon ties
T.32A-1967 - bonnet covered with brown velvet trimmed with check maroon, blue, and white ribbon. The crown consists of gathered and faced wings attached to the wide rounded brim. Made from straw, stiffened with wire, and lined with white silk
Credit line
Given by Miss P M Hanning
Collection
Accession number
T.32&A-1967

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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