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First worn: September 19th 2015, to the Heritage Festival Total cost: Can't remember for the bonnet itself, but the materials for the upgrade cost less than $10 The Challenge: #9 Color Challenge Brown Fabric: The bonnet is made from cotton buckram with a wool outer layer and silk lining Pattern: McCalls M2951 Year: 1840-45 approximately Notions: Thread, Velvet Ribbon, Cotton Eyelet, Faux Flowers How historically accurate is it

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