Mourning Bonnet, ca. 1888 #lace is the type of small

is the type of small accessory a lady of the house would have worn attached to the belt of her gown to keep essential items close at hand

is a stunning example of the era’s dedication to opulence and detail

Nevertheless

Very rare to find in this size

and for equestrian costumes

Mourning Bonnet, ca. 1888 #lace is the type of smallThis rare Victorian mourning bonnet, dating to the late 19th century, is a poignant and beautifully preserved example of historic widows attire, crafted from crinkly crape anglaise fabrica textile specifically reserved for mourning garments, with its distinctive spelling (crape rather than crepe) denoting its solemn purpose. Intended for second mourning, this bonnet is made entirely of black mourning crape, softened by a single decorative flower and a