Black Silk Mourning Bonnet

Datec. 1900-1910

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Eve Goody, 1987.

Object number1987.014.001

Label TextSimilar to mourning veils, widow's bonnets or caps have historically been worn to show respect for the dead, as visual indicators of a person's grief, and a way to express sorrow. The simpler the design, the more recent the loss, however, all widow's bonnets had long ribbons or streamers. This bonnet was worn by Mrs. Jamieson after her husband died suddenly.

NameBonnet