Bonnets continued to be on their way out, considered more the domain of older women, with hats representing emancipation and independence. An article in The Ladies’ Standard Magazine from April 1894 had fascinating things to say about millinery that I did not see elsewhere; a few items have been copied below for interesting reading: “TheContinueContinue reading “19th Century Hats: 1890 – 1900”
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19th Century Hats: 1880 – 1890
Bonnets were definitely giving way to hats at this point, and the hats were often extra tall and extra trimmed. This decade was known for the use of dead animals, particularly birds. . . Quick Overview Bonnets were sometimes wide-brimmed and sometimes less so, but usually had wide strings. Hats were usually larger than bonnets,ContinueContinue reading “19th Century Hats: 1880 – 1890”
19th Century Hats: 1870 – 1880
Hats and bonnets galore! Nearly indistinguishable, other than the strings on bonnets. And trimmings were heavy enough to rival the gowns. Enter not only the normal trimmings, but birds as well! According to English Women’s Clothing in the 19th Century “the slaughter of [birds] provided a flourishing industry.” (pg 296). Unfortunately, my resource that wentContinueContinue reading “19th Century Hats: 1870 – 1880”
19th Century Hats: 1860 – 1870
‘Tis the season for hats!! Yup, after a couple decades of bonnets being considered superior, the hats once again took over, more and more as the decade passed. Though I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised, considering how small bonnets had become by the end of the ’50s. The Fashion Timeline notes that the main wayContinueContinue reading “19th Century Hats: 1860 – 1870”
19th Century Hats: 1850 – 1860
While the style of hats and bonnets did change somewhat in this decade, it seems to have been a fairly slight change, especially compared to many previous decades – though that could be because all the fashion books are so concentrated on the change in actual dress (enter the hoopskirt/crinoline and first introduction to theContinueContinue reading “19th Century Hats: 1850 – 1860”
19th Century Hats: 1840 – 1850
The bonnet took front and center in this decade and, in fact, stayed front and center the entire time, a rather unusual phenomenon. Technically, there were hats, but as Cunnington points out, “the hat could do no more than imitate [the bonnet and capote] so closely as to be practically indistinguishable…” (Cunnington, English Women’s ClothingContinueContinue reading “19th Century Hats: 1840 – 1850”
19th Century Hats: 1830 – 1840
This decade started out as the last one ended – with extravagant, large hats, overloaded with trim. But, by the end of the decade, hats followed the style of dress and significantly toned down, becoming slimmer, more unassuming, and sedate (at least by comparison). Cunnington said of the 1830s, “The novice may have some difficultyContinueContinue reading “19th Century Hats: 1830 – 1840”
19th Century Hats: 1820 – 1830
And enter the era of flowers and ribbons! Bonnets, hats of various kinds (but particularly leghorn), and turbans were all popular during this decade, with the size of the hats growing so large by the end of the decade that Cunnington mentions animals in the streets would shy away from them! Quick Overview While bonnets,ContinueContinue reading “19th Century Hats: 1820 – 1830”
19th Century Hats: 1810 – 1820
Can anyone say FEATHERS? Apparently the regency era was also the era of all the feathers. It is one of the few consistent things in this decade. While not quite as varied as the previous decade…it is pretty close. Quick Overview Feathers over everything! Marie Stuart shaped hats Hat styles named after various people BonnetsContinueContinue reading “19th Century Hats: 1810 – 1820”
Forest Idylls 