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Bonnet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a bonnet by an unknown artist, with a cream-colored fabric featuring gathered and ruffled sections, a wide brim, and a rounded crown; the bonnet showcases a gathered design on the crown and a layered ruffled trim on the brim; it appears to be made of a lightweight material and has a decorative edge; the bonnet is positioned on a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 523 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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