Bonnet that could have come to California in a covered wagon!

This is a quilted bonnet that dates back between 1800 and 1850.  It is hand sewn and hand quilted.  The outside is made of black silk which is in pretty good shape except the back panel which is made from a different silk and is shattering along fold lines.  The ribbons have insect damage, small holes.  

Side View

Back of Bonnet

The Ribbon Ties

Showing quilting 

View of the back from the top

The inside front is the same silk as the outside, then the sides are a tan cotton fabric, both are padded.  The back is a light brown cotton but not padded. There is a neck piece gathered to the back and sides.  It is not padded.

View from the inside

Where the ribbons are attached.

 Notes that were found with the bonnet.  

It was donated by a former Patterson House Docent Emily Hook.

 The peacocks are getting their new feathers, but they know they don't look that great yet.