Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Baby bonnet
Object Number:
Z.1036
Date:
1810-1850
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 7 3/8 x 22 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 18.7 x 56.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Ecru machine made linen lace and cambric embroidered cutwork baby bonnet, all of the lace is of the same rinceau pattern; the bonnet is in one panel with a ruffle collar and a triple ruffle brim, with the ruffle on the under side extending down to form two lappet-style ties.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
