Poke bonnet

Western Europe, c. 1815–1820, silk, wood, cane, paper, metal wire, cotton

This bonnet has a complex construction: the upper part of the crown consists of thin slats of wood over a support of woven cane. The rest of the crown is formed by a paper barrel. The brim is also made of paper, which is reinforced along the edge with metal wire.

  • Artwork typehat, bonnet
  • Object numberBK-NM-5590-1
  • Dimensionsheight 27.0 cm x width 30.0 cm x width 19.0 cm