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Poke bonnet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown hat with short brim on mannequin head. Wide brim curves upwards. Hat has fabric with small circular dark and light brown pattern. Ribbon wraps around crown. Ribbon bow on top of crown. Chin strap tied in bow. Mannequin head and neck on display stand. No face on mannequin. Light background. Poke bonnet, The Met.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860
Medium
mohair
Culture
American
Dimensions
475 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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