A really nice Shaker sister's bonnet 1860
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Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Pre 1900: Item # 1431980
Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Pre 1900: Item # 1431980
Please refer to our stock # 4008 when inquiring.
$225.00
This Sisters' bonnet is black bonnet was probably for special occasions. Over the black silk is a fine black mesh even over the neck ruffle. The bonnet is lined with purple silk that was meant not to show as it is inside the bonnet and the underside of the neck ruffle. It does have some wear around the front edge of the bonnet where the material has pulled away a bit. The netting has some area on the neck ruffle that are rough but in general is displays well. The foundation of the bonnet is a poplar bonnet that you can see a bit of inside the crown, just interesting. It is 7" deep and 8" across. It is a very nice example.
