Poke bonnet, anonymous, c. 1815 - c. 1820
weaving, h c.27cm × w c.30cm More details
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.
