Reproduction 1860 Civil War Victorian Brown Brocade Handmade SPOON BONNET

Description

Hand made 1860's style Spoon Bonnet.
The bonnet is covered in cotton or cotton poly brocade in light brown with a subtle floral design. The interior of the brim is lined with chocolate brown cotton velveteen and the back is lined with the same fabric as the outer bonnet. There are two rows of of scalloped peach-beige floral lace which frame the face of the wearer.  The bavolet is made of low luster 4 1/2" in the same peach-beige shade with a different floral design. The ties are luxurious 2 1/4" wide chocolate brown
satin
double faced  ribbon which is attached at the sides of the bonnet. The outside of the bonnet is decorated with several rows of flat, chocolate brown eyelet lace which is laced with peach-beige satin ribbon, with a tiny bow on the top of the brim..The bonnet has as been completely hand stitched.
The bonnet is designed to sit toward the back of the head, as shown on the model. One size fit's most women. It measures 26 1/2" around the crown. and is 9" deep from the center of the crown to the back.
The spoon bonnet was introduced in the early 1860's and was one of the most popular women's hats during the Civil War period (1860-65) The 1860 high brim spoon bonnet has a high top that rose straight up from the crown, giving it the shape of a spoon. It was made with short sides which finish at the bottom with a narrow strap where the decorative ribbon ties can be attached to hold the bonnet firmly on the head. The back of the bonnet is cut high to accommodate a decorative bavolet or curtain. The bonnet provided little protection from the sun (hence the necessity of a parasol), but allowed for elaborate decoration inside and outside the tall brim. Examples show ruffle, lace bows, silk flowers and feathers to frame the wearer's face. The spoon bonnet was worn by more prosperous women and young ladies who wanted to wear the "latest fashion."
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, I am a retired Civil War reenactor/sutler and have been making bonnets for almost 40 years.
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