Bonnet
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1860
Materials
Straw, cotton, silk, wax, wire and feathers
Measurements
210 x 200 x 120 mm
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Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603107
Summary
A woman's bonnet made from black straw, with a shallow brim completely covered in pleated midnight blue silk velvet which extends up to the crown. The bonnet ties are made from the same midnight blue velvet and feature a large bow, centre front. The bonnet is decorated with a design of white flowers and green foliage made from fabric, wax, wire and feathers and is partially lined in black silk.
Provenance
Gift of McDonald-Tyler
Marks and inscriptions
Inner lining, centre front.: Label reads "McDonald-Tyler". See associated photograph for further details.