Antique Ruched and Frilled Dotted Muslin Bonnet circa 1820-30

Antique Ruched and Frilled Dotted Muslin Bonnet circa 1820-30

Code: 10201

Dimensions:

W: 27cm (10.6")L: 29cm (11.4")

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This is a fine muslin ruched bonnet with lace edged muslin frills. It has two cord ties at back and front to adjust size. Soft, off-white colour.

Condition generally good but there are several tiny pinholes and 11.5cms of the front whitework band has been backed with additional muslin to strengthen.

Similar bonnets are illustrated in Costume in Detail  by Nancy Bradfield (Harrap, 1975) pp113-114.