Upper-hat

NameBonnet

Artist Artist unrecorded

Place madeLeksand, SWEDEN, Europe

MediumLinen, cotton

Dimensions22 3/4 × 7 1/16 × 1/4 in. (57.8 × 18 × 0.6 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2017.32.13

Object numberFA.2017.32.13

DescriptionThis drawstring bonnet is comprised of linen with a cotton lace along the brim. The back of the bonnet has pleats that form a “V” shape affixed with white embroidery thread that has an overall geometric pattern. The lace is very fine and has a small scalloped edge. The drawstring runs though small eyelets at the bottom of the bonnet.