Sunday, December 1, 2024

Original: Black Crepe Bonnet, c.1880s

Bonnet, 1880s, from LACMA.
 

I selected this bonnet because I like how the crepe photographed, with its diagonal stripes coming through clearly. The bonnet's plain aesthetic is suited to the purported use as a mourning garment, which is further supported by the extensive (exclusive) use of black crepe as a material.