Hats & Accessories
19th Century Hats & Bonnets
Bonnets
were still fashionable in the 1860s, although smaller than the styles of the
earlier decades. Kelly (left) models a white spoon bonnet with colorful trimmings,
showing the distinctive shape from the side and front views. Lavender's Green
Historic Clothing makes bonnets like these in the traditional manner, covering
a wired buckram frame with fabrics and trims, all applied by hand. We can make
a similar bonnet for you!
20th Century Hats
(Right) This lovely lightweight straw hat is a fashionable summery style from about 1919. Trimmed with contrasting feathers and a silk hat band, it's reinforced with wire and an inner frame.
Construction
Bonnets and hats are designed using original from period drawings, patterns, and photos. Each is created by building a wire and buckram frame which is covered in fashion fabric and decorative ribbons and trims.
We can custom-make many other beautiful styles for you. Please contact us with your ideas!