Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Bonnet |
Object ID # |
2006.16.6 |
Place of Origin |
Boyertown area, Berks Co, Pa |
Year Range from |
1900 |
Year Range to |
1915 |
Material |
Wool |
Dimensions |
W-17 L-12 inches |
Description |
Winter bonnet, ca. 1900, from Annie & Katie Bechtel, Boyertown. Crocheted of black yarn. There is a fancy pattern on the outside and a simpler pattern for the lining. The black ribbon ties measure 11". There is a black ribbon bow at the back neckline. The red yarn on the inside of the bonnet may be initials. |
Provenance |
Belonged to Annie (1887-1976) or Katie Bechtel (1891-1980) of Boyertown, Pa. They were sisters, daughters of John Ehst Bechtel (1852-1908) and Elizabeth Bower Bechtel. |
Source |
Gift of Lois B. Mest & Rhoda G. Lyons |
People |
Bechtel, Annie B., 1887-1976 Bechtel, Katie B., 1891-1980 |
Collection |
Clothing-Accessories |