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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Bonnet.
Bonnet
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Bonnet.

Bonnet

Date1820-1830
MediumWhite cotton
DimensionsOL: 15"; Depth of brim: 6"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2006-40
DescriptionWoman's white cotton bonnet having a deep curving brim stiffened with cord quilting radiating from front to back between bands consisting of rows of cord quilting.
The brim is sewn to a 2 1/4"-wide band encircling the head. Gathered to the band are a neck ruffle and high, full crown. A center-back inset of heavy cord quilting forms an inverted teardrop shape. The bonnet is hand sewn. Ties fasten it closed around the neck.
ProvenanceFormerly in the collection of Tasha Tudor (1915-2008).
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