#8.1

Fine Early Ivory Silk Bonnet
Live Auction

Ended
$500
sold
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Description
Appropriate for lady doll about 20"-22". The buckram-framed bonnet with wide modesty panels at the sides is richly covered in draped and folded ivory silk taffeta,a hidden wire-frame at the outer brim giving added structure to the shape. The bonnet is decorated with a variety of dainty silk flowers. Very rare to find early bonnet in such fine state of preservation. Circa 1840.