Bonnet, circa 1870

Artifact

Bonnet (Hat)

Date Made

circa 1870

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

United States 

Keywords

Bonnets (Hats) 

Hats 

Women's clothing 

Clothing 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.4.4128

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Straw (Plant material)
Cotton (Textile)
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Yellow
White (Color)

Dimensions

Depth: 5.5 in  (Brim depth)

Height: 4 in  (Crown height)

Inscriptions

Patented / December 9, 1862. / January 12, 1863. / Cotton warp, / Water proof. / Warranted Not to Break. / if Soiled or ?ammed, can be washed / and Ironed into Shape / 9