Dear all, I was asked by a friend about the correct name for a hat type worn by women in late 19th century England. And while I do historical costuming, the 19th century is really not my thing, so I thought I would ask the experts here.
She described it as a small top hat, bigger and flatter than the miniature top hats you see in steampunk garb, often swathed in ribbon and tulle. Picture examples: - http://100megspop3.com/adira/victoria/1882estacaoa.jpg, the one on the far left, though that may be a mutant bonnet. - http://100megspop3.com/adira/victoria/1884myraa.jpg, on the right. That's bigger and less frouffy (technical term :-) ) than I was thinking of. - http://100megspop3.com/adira/victoria/1881estacaob.jpg , the middle hat, which makes me think that maybe what I'm seeing is a small bonnet worn on top of the head? Is there a common name for this type of hat? Or are there several different ones depending on minute details in appearance and/or construction, alternatively no specific name at all? With thanks, Lena (mostly lurking) _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
