By the mid-1860s, the bonnet was no more than a light shell of horsehair or crepe, high on the back of the head—”no longer bonnets but plaques of lace trimmed with the tiniest of flowers” …

Near endless variety characterized the hats of the 1800s, whether bonnets or top hats or caps for both men and women. Learn about hats of the 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s and 1890s.

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Jul 11, 2021 · Some 19th-century bonnets featured a flap of fabric at the back of the neck. Bonnets were often lined and decorated under the brim as shown in the portrait below this …

May 23, 2016 · 1840s bonnets: close round the face in a ‘horseshoe’-shape; from the side view a long, rather straight bonnet shape; ‘coal scuttle bonnet’ (original 1840s bonnet); sometimes the …

4 days ago · What was the women's headwear in the 1800s? › The bonnet, made of anything from linen to straw to silk to cotton to felt, was crafted to cover a woman's head and usually …

Nov 25, 2013 · Bonnets were one of the most popular types of headgear during the nineteenth century. They were worn for numerous occasions from social events to dinner parties to …

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New women's Victorian style hats. Elegant hats, caps and bonnets to wear with your Victorian or civil war dress. Felt, straw, fabric hats and patterns.

Feb 20, 2017 · In early 1800’s America, bonnets were popular. Their brims increased in size until the late 1830s and some also sported netting or veils. In the 1840s, brim size began to …