This is a place for any extant garments in private collections from about 1941 back. There is no beginning date. The only rule is that it can't be currently in a museum and must be before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I mostly post items I've seen on ebay, etsy, or other auction sites so we will continue to have a record of them for research purposes. If you have antique clothing in your collection, please, email me pictures of them and I will gladly add them to this site.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Oh my! A very silly looking 1830's bonnet.
From the seller:
An early 1830’s black silk calash bonnet. The fabric is laid over cane and wire hoops. The bonnet is trimmed with ruffles that are pinked along the edge of the hemline. The 10 inch back curtain is trimmed in the same manner. The bonnet has black silk chin ties. It is in very good condition. There are a few tiny pin holes but nothing major. A very rare bonnet to add to an early textile collection.
From Me:
This just makes me smile.
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