Costume & Textilesca. 1870Sunbonnet is a costume institute of Indian origin created in ca. 1870 using pineapple — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | pineapple |
| Department | Costume Institute |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. H. E. Winlock, 1941 |
| Date | ca. 1870 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Indian culture. The estimated date range is 1865 – 1875.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Sunbonnet?
Sunbonnet is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Sunbonnet created?
Sunbonnet dates to ca. 1870.
What material is Sunbonnet made from?
Sunbonnet is crafted from pineapple.
Is Sunbonnet in the public domain?
Sunbonnet is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026