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Bonnet

United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow woven bonnet with a wide, rounded crown and a long, thin ribbon extending from the base. The bonnet has a textured, woven exterior and a smooth white interior lining visible at the top edge. A semi-transparent, off-white piece of fabric with a ruffled edge is attached to the front of the bonnet. The bonnet is positioned at an angle, with the front slightly lower than the back. The background is a plain off-white color.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1900
Medium:
Palm leaf
Culture:
American, Shaker
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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