Bonnet
Dateca. 1840
OriginAmerica or England
MediumKhaki silk tabby; reeds; buckram
DimensionsOH: excluding ribbon 11 1/2"; Depth: 11"; ribbons 2 7/8" wide.
Credit LineGift of Tasha Tudor.
Object number1996-362
DescriptionWoman's hat of khaki tabby weave silk trimmed with striped and flowered ribbon of wine, cream and green, woven 2 7/8" wide. Magenta and green velvet flower applied on left side over ear. Bonnet shaped with multiple channels enclosing 21 bent reeds to form bonnet shape with wide brim over face. Ruffle over neck. Bow applied to center back. Stiffened with cotton or linen buckram.ProvenanceFrom the collection of Tasha Tudor.
