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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”