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Clothing and Accessories
Women's Clothing
Headwear
Clothing Accessories ➔ Mourning Bonnet
Identifier:
113700Description:
This bonnet of black velvet features satin ribbon, fabric flowers, and beadwork. Hats and bonnets during this time period were very elaborate with decorations and embellishments such as ribbons, feathers, lace, and flowers. Headwear was rarely worn indoors at this time and this style of bonnet was most likely worn with a hairstyle featuring large curls or chignons. This style of bonnet is an excellent representation of the style of bonnets worn by worn in the 1870s.In Victorian society, it was customary to follow a strict etiquette for mourning royalty, political leaders and of course for relatives. This bonnet is a characteristic example of a key accessory that was required as part of the ritual. The production of mourning clothing was a lucrative business and items like this bonnet were commonly purchased.
Date:
circa 1872Materials:
Wire, Beads, Satin, VelvetDimensions:
6.5 in" h 5 in" w 4.5 in" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Estate Of Loraine Pratt ImmenRelated Entity:
Estate of Loraine Pratt Immen (donor)Loraine Immen was born in 1840 in Mount Clemens, Michigan. At the age of 14, she became a teacher. In 1880 she won her senior class project of the National School of Elocution and Oratory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Then, and throughout her life, she donated the proceeds to various projects in the Grand Rapids area, including busts of notable figures and several drinking fountains. The Grand Rapids History Center holds a large selection of the Elaine Pratt Immen collection.
