#51

French Bonnet with Superb Passamenterie
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$450
sold
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Description
6" (15 cm.) overall width. 2 1/2" inside head diameter. The wire-framed bonnet is covered with tulle which is lavishly covered with bands of curled and star-shaped straw which are enhanced with gilt metal beading. The inside brim is decorated with lavishly-draped ivory satin ribbons and lilies of the valley. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880.