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Going away bonnet

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NameGoing away bonnet
ProductionUnknown; 1866; New Zealand
Classificationhats, bonnets
Materialssilk, chiffon
DimensionsOverall: 200mm (width), 120mm (height), 180mm (depth)
Registration NumberGH014437
Credit lineGift of Joan Scott Cumming, 2002

Overview

This 'going away' bonnet belonged to Martha Rutherford (nee Thompson) and was worn after her wedding to James Rutherford on 28 April 1866 at Spring Grove, New Zealand. One of their children became Sir Ernest Rutherford.

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