Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
A chartreuse or lime green quilted bonnet trimmed in glazed pink cotton. Its was a companion piece to a matching chartreuse cape, both associated with the Leavitt family of Eastport. The bonnet's front opening is trimmed in lace, perhaps a later 19th century addition.
About This Item
- Title: Quilted bonnet trimmed with pink cotton, Eastport, ca. 1810
- Creation Date: circa 1810
- Subject Date: circa 1810
- Location: Eastport, Washington County, ME
- Media: silk, cotton
- Local Code: A86-425
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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