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BONNET

Creator(s): Best & Co. (Retailer)

Currently in storage


About this object

Ivory colored silk faille child's bonnet. Center back motif is embroidered with silk floss in a floral and leaf pattern. Crocheted lace is lightly gathered and attached between the back and brim of the bonnet. The front is decorated with two gathered and pleated bands of organza. Large silk bows decorate the lower front edge of the bonnet and finishing in long, wide ties.

Object name:
BONNET
Made from:
Silk faille --organza --lace
Made in:
New York, USA
Date made:
1908-1910
Size:
H. 7 in., L. 7 1/2 in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
48.33.2
Signature marks:
LABEL: Best & Co. /Paris /New York
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973