VICTORIAN 19TH C BLACK STRAW BONNET / HAT FOR DRESS W BIRD OF PARADISE FEATHERS. DATING TO THE VICTORIAN 19TH C. FASHIONED OF A WOVEN BLACK BRAID WORK WITH A WIRED INTERIOR AND WIRED BRIM THAT TURNS UP AND IS GROUNDED ON THE REAR WITH A SILK RUCHED GATHERING WITH BLACK VIOLETS AND A WIRED STANDING BOW. BLACK FEATHERS TRIM THE REAR WITH BLACK BIRD OF PARADISE FEATHERS FROM THE BOTTOM. ORIGINAL BLACK VELVET TIES ATTACHED. NO LABELS TO MAKER. THE SILK RUCHING AND THE BOW SHOW BROKEN WEAR AND ARE IN NEED OF RESTORATION. ACROSS THE FRONT: 10. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed. Vintage clothing is most often worn previously, and if old stock, often has slight imperfections from storage, a hint of color or odor. Measurements are to be assumed that they are at maximum, if you have any questions, please ask PRIOR to the auctions end. These are antique articles, having the age stated. All flaws if any are painstakingly outlined. _gsrx_vers_836 GS 7.0.14 (836). The item “VICTORIAN 19TH C BLACK STRAW BONNET / HAT FOR DRESS W BIRD OF PARADISE FEATHERS” is in sale since Wednesday, May 23, 2018. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Vintage\Vintage Accessories\Women’s Hats”. The seller is “jamiexmas*” and is located in Southbridge, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Decade: Pre 1890
• Color: Multi-Color
• Look: Victorian

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