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Victorian Black Velvet and Silk Rose Mourning Bonnet w Velvet Ties - O/S, 1880s

About the Item

Worn during the Victorian lady’s two-year mourning period, this petite hat telegraphed propriety and solemnity without sacrificing style. Featuring a stiff skullcap adorned with silk velvet bows and gathers, it is accentuated by silk ribbon roses. Best of all, despite its small size it can be perched on the head without the use of hat pins thanks to its velvet bonnet ties. Stiff Victorian half hat of silk velvet adorned with silk roses, ruching and silk velvet bows; velvet bonnet ties. Lined in black cotton with petite hidden snood for tucking hair. material: silk velvet, silk, cotton noteworthy: remove surface soil with soft brush repairs: none condition: fair-good with age appropriate shattering to silk roses and light edge wear to apex of velvet gathers measurements: crown length: 6” front to back crown width: 6 ½” side to side crown height: 3 ½” velvet ties: 21” and 28” long, respectively, by 1 1/8” wide label: no size tag attached size: no size tag present; comparable to modern one size fits most
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Length: 6 in (15.24 cm)Marked Size: none; one size fits most (US)
  • Style:
    Mourning (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fair-good condition with age appropriate shattering to silk roses and light edge wear to apex of velvet gathers.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.5191stDibs: LU864317898042
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