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Bonnet Veil (France)

This is a Bonnet veil. It is dated 1800–1850 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk and its technique is machine made. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Lillian Gibbs. It is credited Gift of Lillian Gibbs.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 48 x 151 cm (18 7/8 x 59 7/16 in.)

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Bonnet Veil (France); silk; H x W: 48 x 151 cm (18 7/8 x 59 7/16 in.); Gift of Lillian Gibbs; 1951-104-1

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