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Poke bonnet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow bonnet titled "Poke bonnet" by an unknown artist. The bonnet is on a white mannequin head. The bonnet has a yellow base with a frayed edge, a curved shape, and a floral arrangement on the right side. The floral arrangement features small white and purple flowers with green leaves. A long, loose beige ribbon extends from the back of the bonnet. The background is a plain beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
1856
Medium:
straw
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
396 × 625 px
Museum record:
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