DepartmentTextiles-Europe
Bonnet
NameBonnet
CultureAustrian
Date1795–1810
Place madeAustria, Europe
Mediummetal, cotton
Dimensions9 1/2 x 8 in. (24.1 x 20.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019; Gift of the estate of Mrs. George M. Moffett, 1957
Object numberA.2021.8.23
DescriptionOverall raised work embroidery, purl, flat gold foil, and sequins; gilt metallic braid; silver metallic lace incorporating crimped foil strips in lattice pattern; braided gilt and linen ties; raised caul and crown; wired lace brim, curved at sidesfourth quarter 19th century
third quarter 18th century
third quarter 18th century
early 19th century
late 19th century
1890–1910
Early-mid 20th century
19th century