Identifier:
127187
Description:
This brown velvet bonnet has satin ribbon ties and a brown fur trim. It was worn by Louesia Warner. Middle-class women often owned at least two bonnets: one for warmer weather, usually made of straw, and one for colder weather such as this one. Bonnets for cold weather were usually made of heavier fabric and were often quilted to help keep warm. This bonnet is an excellent example of what style of hat women wore during the winter in the mid-1850s.
Date:
circa 1850
Materials:
Velvet, Satin, Fur
Dimensions:
12 in" h 8 in" w 8.5 in" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Mrs. Charles Hatfield
Related Entity:
Mrs. Charles Hatfield (donor)
Related Objects:
Related Place:
Grand Rapids
