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The lives of these women weren't easy....but they were amazing! Few of us today would be able to handle the hardships these courageous women bore with such fortitude.

Pioneer Women

Covered Wagon Women

As our bonnet page keeps growing, so does our customers needs. We've begun to branch off into select areas below. If you have any questions, please, don't hesitate to ask us! That's what we are here for :)
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Rawhide Gifts and Gallery
1600 E. Valley RD
Torrington, Wyoming 82240
order by phone 307-532-4642.

Western Women's Pioneer Prairie Sunbonnets and Children's Pioneer Prairie Sunbonnet made just like the original Bonnets of the 1800's
Order yours today!

These beautifully sewn women's and children's Western Pioneer Prairie Sun Bonnets will give you a bit of nostalgia for the old west....as well as protect your complexion from the wind and sun. Why use a chemically based sun screen when you can protect your face and neck, keeping your lovely complexion intact like the women in the 1800's did! Made from cotton and cotton blends.
If sunburn has always been a problem for you, don't let it be anymore. Remember your grandmother wearing these old fashioned prairie sunbonnets in the garden? Remember curling up on her lap and looking into her kindly eyes peeking from under the shady brim of her sun bonnet? Bring a bit of nostalgia back into your life and protect your skin from those deadly sun rays with our many lovely choices of western sunbonnets!

NOTE: Though the postal service has raised their postage rates, WE have not! Any questions? Email us :)

Returns-Order with confidence, because if you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you may return your bonnet (with receipt) within 14 days for an exchange or refund minus shipping costs.
Wash and wear. Wash on gentle cycle. Tumble dry low. Iron on a low setting. Very low maintenance!
Specific request? Email us. We'll do our best to find a bonnet suited to your needs.
Shipping outside the U.S? Prices reflect United State Shipping. Please contact us for additional shipping info if you are out of the United States. We DO ship to Canada!
Bonnet Cost Bonnets cost $21.95 each with $4.95 priority shipping
Bulk/Wholesale Orders Ordering for your gift store store, museum, production or play? Please give us a call or Email us 24/7

Our sunbonnets have found homes in California, Oregon, Kansas, Texas, Colorado, Canada, Wyoming, Utah, New York, Oklahoma, Arizona, S. Carolina, Mississippi, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Oregon and Connecticut. Thank you for supporting our local western sunbonnet seamstresses!

ORDERING; Please note that often the bonnets seen might be the last one available. You might want to order two of the same kind and there is only one available. We often cannot get the same material to match for a second bonnet and in the event that you choose two of the same kind, we will contact you so that you can choose a different bonnet.

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1 Bright and cheerful pink patterned with white flowers	2 Dark Background with a series of pretty rose clusters :)	3 Sky Blue, with a 'quilted look'; blue roses	4 .DK Lavender with white and med. lavender leaves and flowers on bkgd	5 Just traditional.... yellow, no frills, goes with anything and everything SOLD OUT
6 Soft green background with subtle patterning and green roses	7 Dusty background with delicate clusters of blue roses	8 Flowered pattern Beautiful!	9 Light colored swirled cream bkgd bonnet with small delicate tiny rose buds	11 Cabbage Rose clusters on rich cream
12 Almost reminds me of 'Delft Blue Ceramics'. China-like delft blue rose flowers.	13 Sky Blue Bonnet with tiny background pattern	14 Pretty medium blue with flowers and butterflies on in pinks and blues	15 Really pretty! Brightly flowered w/lilacs and morning glories. Bonnet brim lined in black.	16 Medium Dusty Rose pink
17 Soft mint green with many tiny multi-colored flowers	18 Creamy Buttercup yellow	19 FUN! summer bonnet with gorgeous Rusty Gold sunflowers!	20 Cream Background with delicate sprays of violet roses	21 Pink, with a 'quilted look'; pink roses
22 Bright and cheerful blue patterned with white flowers	23 Light and Dark gold leaves on a medium gold bkgrd	24 Dark blue patterning and white ribboning on a medium blue bkgrd	25 Soft sky blue with cabbage rose pattern	26 Cream colored background, w/ old fashioned roses
30 Lavender Paisely; Unusual	31 Shell Pink bkgrd with clusters of roses (1 ea. avble in baby and childs)

Western Sunbonnet History

Western Sun Bonnets come in assorted colors; what is available is what is shown. We get assorted color shipments and the bonnets are almost always bright and cheerful. Some of the more subdued colors are in the traditional patterns of calico originally used by pioneer women.

Worn to keep the sun and wind from their faces and keep their skin white, these bonnets were used by women from all status of life from the elaborately styled feathered and beribboned decorative bonnet, to the more standard, plain and sturdy style. At that time, no 'decent' woman would be caught without one!

Today, sunbonnets can be colorful and flamboyant but are still a poignant reminder of our pioneer past while still providing fantastic protection from sunburn. In addition, the more traditional colors are used in bonnets made for historical reproductions and re-enactments.

Western Sunbonnet Information

They are all handmade locally, with a stiffened brim, neckties and have an adjustable tie inside the bonnet at the neck base. Bonnets are machine washable and sturdy but we recommend a gentle cycle. After washing, lightly press with a warm iron if needed.

Bonnets have a 5 1/2 inch deep brim, and a neck ruffle of 5 inches. The gathered cap is deeper and roomier by approximately 2 inches.

To lengthen the back neck covering, loosen the ties inside the casing. To shorten, tighten the ties.

The quality of the sewing is wonderful as the women who make these are meticulous and detailed.

The size is a medium/large which fits most women. If, however, you find that this is still too small, please return with your receipt for an exchange. However, on your exchange, there are no guarantees on color or pattern.
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Testimonials

......."I just received my bonnet and I just LOVE it! It fits perfect and trust me I can say this because I have ordered a few bonnets from other people and they just don't fit right. This one is wonderful and I will be ordering another one soon."................

Elizabeth Gillett, Texas

...."Dear Madeleine,
      I received the bonnets in the mail today. I cannot find the words to express my satisfaction. The craftsmanship is ABOVE and BEYOND!
Please let the ladies know how thrilled I am, and how very talented they are. Seems as though they are fulfilling one of the purposes they were put on this earth to do. The note cards are beautiful as well. Thank you. Your shop must be something else to see. I think I had said, yes, please go ahead with the baby bonnets, didn't I?
      Thanks again,
                            ......Marcia (Side Hill Badger Trading Post) (WHOLESALE CUSTOMER)

...."I ordered two of the bonnets and you only had one left. After a call, you assured me you'd be able to get me two bonnets, if not of the same color, at least of another color I'd like and in time before I left. Then you contacted me again. You gave me extraordinary service! I will probably order again. Thank you!....
.............Mary Roberts, NC.....

...."My daughter's bonnet came today!! Just in time for the 'Easter Bunny to give it to her! It is beautiful. She will love it!! ......
Kim L., MS

......."I'm delighted with my bonnet....I was surprised at how fast it got here and how bright the colors were compared to the pictures on the site. I live in a sunny state, South Carolina, so I sure was glad to see these lovely bonnets for sale. Thanks again"......

Martha Garrettson, S.C

........."I ordered one of the larger bonnets for my aunt because she has a very rare form of skin cancer and I felt the larger bonnet and brim would help keep the sun from her face. I was glad I found you!............
The Nicholsons, VA

How the Bonnets are Made
   The bonnets are made with high quality colorful or period correct material cotton blends. A layer of denim or pellon is laid between the between two additional layers of cotton on the top and bottom (denim or pellon) in the bonnet brim and then 'quilted' together before being stitched to the back head piece. The ties and the interior casing are added last.
    The entire bonnet can be machine washed on a gentle cycle or hand washed. The materials, being of good quality, are pre-shrunk..
    The bonnets are beautifully hand sewn in Wyoming and are USA made. Something we are very proud of here at Rawhide Gifts and Gallery!

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