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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Bonnet
Object Number
1930-12-4
Description
Navy blue quilted patterned and embroidered silk women's bonnet; double stitched rows along brim; piping at gathered crown seam; red silk and tan chintz cotton lining; neck ruffle at back; red and black plaid ribbon ties and bow at center back
Comment
Bonnet belonged to Gabra Palmer (1730-1800) of Springfield MA; also Maria Shaw (1824-1950), grandmother of Mrs. L. Lowell Richards of Litchfield CT
Category
Date Made
c. 1820-1830
Dimensions
length: 11"
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)