During the first years of the 1920s, the wide brim hat style of the Edwardian era continued to be chic.

During the 19th century a pale fair-skinned complexion was the fashion. This was maintained with large bonnets, hats, and parasols. The lady of leisure would don stylish sunbonnets while gardening or strolling in the countryside to preserve this look.

Boudoir caps were worn first thing in the morning, in the privacy of the lady’s bedroom by women of all classes. A woman donned this feminine headgear to hide her uncombed hair while having her morning tea or to protect her elegant coiffure while dressing.

This charming wide brim hat is from the early 20th century. The crown is decorated with a five inch wide black silk ribbon band and ornamented with a huge black silk ribbon bow.

The charm of Victorian hats, with their masses of beautiful flowers, colorful ribbons, abundance of feathers, and snippets of lace is apparent in these examples of late 1890s millinery.
Clusters of tulle and chiffon were as …

The proper Victorian gentleman was not seen outdoors without a hat. The top hat was required for formal day and evening wear, but by the 1870s, a gentleman could choose from a variety of styles …

Extraordinary attention was lavished in the garnishing of this circa 1828-1832 bonnet to reflect the opulence of Romantic Era fashions. The bonnet trimmings create a miniature flower garden with green fabric foliage, yellow waxed flower buds, …

The straw boater was the rage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Men of all classes appreciated the light, cool, comfortable qualities of the straw hat. In general, the boater was made of …