Cloche, 1920-1925

Graduation Cap, 1962

Graduation cap, size 6 3/4.

Graduation Cap, 1962

Graduation cap, size 7 1/8.

Graduation Cap, 1962

Graduation cap, size 8.

Bonnet, about 1880

Hats made of straw, such as this example, were used seasonally as day wear in the spring and summer.

Drawn Bonnet, 1845-1855

This fancy silk bonnet was likely worn for formal afternoon occasions.

Bonnet, about 1840

The quilting of this bonnet tells us that it was likely worn seasonally in the fall and winter.

Spoon Bonnet, about 1860

Straw bonnets such as this were worn seasonally in the spring and summer.

Bonnet, about 1850

Drawn Bonnet, 1840-1849

This is an excellent example of an 1840's drawn bonnet, which was likely worn for formal afternoon events.

Bonnet, about 1870

Straw bonnets such as this were day wear in spring and summer.

Calash, 1860-1869

This lightweight bonnet was likely worn seasonally in the spring and summer.

Hat, about 1915

This light weight hat was likely worn seasonally in the spring and summer. It has two labels, one sewn over the other. They likely represent the manufacturer or designer and retailer of the hat, but it is unclear which is which.

Poke Bonnet,about 1850

This shape of bonnet is referred to as a "Poke" bonnet. Poke bonnets were popular in the late 18th to mid 19th century and are characterized by a flat crown and deep, projecting brim which frames the face and extends only around the front of the hat.

Capote Bonnet, 1820-1830

A capote- literally, French for hood-began to be worn in 1790s.It is characterized by a stiffened fabric brim framing the face, a soft gathered or pouch-line crown, and ribbon ties extending from the crown.The American prairie sunbonnet is a descendant of the capote.

Bonnet, 1825-1875

Hat, about 1919

Nightcap, about 1865

According to the donor, the nightcap was made by Sarah Quigley for her wedding night about 1865. Unfortunately, after completing the nightcap, Sarah Quiqley discoverd that it was too small to wear.

Bonnet, 1825-1875

Bonnet, about 1895