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Spoon bonnet, 1835-55 (?)

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Woman's bonnet

Date:  ca. 1835–1855 (?)  (If anyone could dial this in a little better, I'd appreciate it greatly.)

Media:  Horsehair, Straw Lace, Cotton Roses, And Silk Ribbon

Dimensions:  28 x 24 x 18.5 cm (11 x 9 7/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

Department:  Costume and Textile Arts

Object Type:  Costume Accessory

Accession Number:  42.9.13

Acquisition Date:  1942-05-14

Credit Line:  Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Yeakle

Exhibition History:  Image on file of this piece on exhibition, no date, old de Young

Set back spoon type bonnet with high brim in front lined with roses covered and edged in lace. Long wide ribbon ties match a large bow on the right side. Possibly a wedding bonnet. Horsehair body and trim embroidered with russet colored straw work.

de Young Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

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