Augusta Auctions
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VINTAGE & COUTURE CLOTHING FROM MUSEUMS

Wed, Mar 30, 2011 08:00AM EDT
Lot 136

STRAW POKE BONNET, 1820s

Estimate: $200 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
Leghorn straw, deep crown extends from narrow front brim to back of head, faux fruit & flowers trim brim, wide silk floral warp printed silk ribbon chin ties & on crown sides, black & white tiny window pane taffeta lining, straw on stiff foundation, (at crown straw cracking, silk ribbon & lining poor, fruit garlands damaged) fair. BROOKLYN MUSEUM