A bonnet is a type of hat that is worn over the top of head and held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.
Bonnets can be very elaborate and highly decorative when adorned with flowers, fur, feathers, and assorted trims; or can be very simple and plain, made of pierced cloth or lace.
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See Also: Auto Bonnet, Easter Bonnet, Fanchon – Fanchon Bonnet – Fanchon Hat, Poke Bonnet
1780 Calash bonnet
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Late 18th Century-Early 19th Century bonnet with silver bouillion
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1800s slat bonnet
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1860s Civil War era bonnet
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1860s straw spoon bonnet
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1880 velvet bonnet
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1880s Sibley’s Dept Store bonnet
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1880s mourning bonnet
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late1800s bonnet
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Victorian fur bonnet
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Victorian mourning bonnet
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Victorian lace bonnet
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1900s taffeta bonnet
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1910s bonnet
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1940s fur pancake bonnet
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