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Poke Bonnet
Poke Bonnet


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Clothing and Accessories
Clothing Accessories
Headwear
Women's Clothing ➔ Poke Bonnet

Identifier:
116111
Description:
This poke bonnet of batiste features a large brim to help protect from sun exposure. There are ruffles along the edges of the bonnet and the ruffles are trimmed in lace. There is also lace trim where the crown meets the brim. This bonnet has a curtain sewn along the back of the neck that helped protect from the sun. There are ribbons on both the left and right sides that tie underneath the chin and help keep the bonnet in place. 
Date:
circa 1900 – 1910
Materials:
Batiste, Lace
Dimensions:
11.5"" h 15"" w
Current Location Status:
Deaccessioned
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Blanche Fox Steenman
Related Entity:
Blanche Fox Steenman (donor)
Related Objects:
Related Place:
Grand Rapids