Bonnet; unknown maker; 1890-1910; MT2012.23.1
Bonnet
About this objectBonnet; a women's black bonnet decorated with glass beads, sequins and two ostrich feathers. The bonnet has two taffeta ties and is lined with silk and covered with ruched net over a wire base. It originally belonged to Mrs Margaret Taylor (1871-1948) of Mataura. Mrs Taylor's husband was John Taylor who operated a local rabbit processing factory from 1893. It came to us via Mrs Taylor's daughter, Nan Willcocks.
Maker Maker Rolemilliner
Date Made1890-1910
Place Made Medium and Materials
processed material, textile, silk
processed material, textile, net
processed material, textile, taffeta
processed material, textile, velvet
organic, animal, feathers, ostrich
processed material glass
processed material, metal, alloy, steel
h 80mm x dia 280mm
medium
clothing/fashion/costume/dress
Credit LineFrom the collection of the Mataura and Districts Historical Society Incorporated.
Object Type Object numberMT2012.23.1
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