Woman's Bonnet
Bonnets such as this, which had been adapted from stylish headwear of the early nineteenth century, were by mid-century identifiably Quaker. Subtle variations in color and form manifested doctrinal differences: the rigid pleating on this plain bonnet rather than soft gathers indicates the wearer's orthodoxy. Always worn over a fine lawn cap, the bonnet was often protected by an oilskin cover in wet weather while a quilted silk cover could add warmth in winter.
Artist/maker unknown, American, Quaker. Worn by Mrs. Benjamin Maule (Margaret Evans), American (Quaker), 1806 - 1856.
Geography:
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
c. 1860Medium:
Silk over wire, cardboard, and buckramDimensions:
11 x 6 5/8 x 7 1/2 inches (27.9 x 16.8 x 19.1 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
1969-239-22Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Harris Cooperman and Mrs. Everett Mendelsohn, 1969
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
c. 1860Medium:
Silk over wire, cardboard, and buckramDimensions:
11 x 6 5/8 x 7 1/2 inches (27.9 x 16.8 x 19.1 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1969-239-22Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Harris Cooperman and Mrs. Everett Mendelsohn, 1969