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Hemp Bonnet
c 1840

A nice shape. Could be re ribboned and trimmed.

Cataloguing

of overlapping strips, the front one pleated, the sides elongated and curved, a green and brown silk ribbon trim with bavorlet to back lined with muslin.

Condition

The trim to the inner brim has been removed leaving linen threads. The ribbon is in poor condition to the top and the ties are missing.