White Ruffled Bonnet- c. 1810-15

Description
Sponsors
1812 History
Department of Canadian Heritage This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
Media Type
Object
Description
This bonnet is white with ruffles on the brim and an embroidered panelet crown. The owner is unknown but it is part of the Ball Collection and is dated circa 1810-1815. This bonnet is a good example of the domestic clothing that would have been worn during the time of the War of 1812-1814.
Subject(s)
Bonnets
Embroidery
Clothing & dress - Women's clothing
War of 1812
War of 1812- Domestic Life
Local identifier
972.177.32
Geographic Coverage
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Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
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