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Bonnet 1135.2020.27

Next out of the basket is the last of the bonnets~ I think this one early 19thc.  Not the finest sprig'd muslin, but its still a nice example. There is a 'V' insertion of lace over the crown, and all those rows of cording to the front.  This view shows them let out, and you will see in the next picture, the other side with them slightly gathered.  

 You can see, just how much fabric can be drawn up in a small space. At the top of the photo, you can also see the ends of the center front drawstring ties.  If one did not have the money or time to make a slew of bonnets for a growing child, one such as this would suffice for some while. The side and front drawstring could be gathered fully and make quite a small size head covering~ as the child grew, the strings were let out. Some also have another set of ties at center back, to gather along the nape of the neck. 

A double row of lace make a simple yet charming frill around  the child's face. 

   There are two cords for every channel..making for a lot of threads to keep track of! The rows were usually tied together to keep their size~ as in, the two left most pairs tied together, the 2 rightmost tied together(note there is only a single cord adjacent to the lace)...then, just wrapped round the fingers into a neat little bundle and tucked up inside the cap when worn.