Bonnet
Quilted tan cotton bonnet, Canterbury, NH
Description
Tan quilted cotton. A flounce begins and ends 7/8" from the front end and measures about 4 7/8" long. Lined with light brown cotton. Light tan cotton ties are attached on the interior, front end of the flounce. Ties are 1 1/8" wide and 16 1/8" long.
Notes
According to the Canterbury, NH, Shakers, from whom this bonnet was acquired, it is a "storm bonnet," worn over other types of bonnets or headwear.
New Hampshire Canterbury
