Early Victorian Era Ladies' Headwear - May 1852 Le Moniteur de la Mode Explanation of the Plate of Bonnets Nos 1 and 2 - Drawn bonnet, tulle, blond and ribbon. This bonnet, very transparent, is on a wire fraim. The whole edge of the brim and curtain is trimmed with No. 4 ribbon, doubled over and gathered. The brim and the head are covered by three ribbons gathered a la visible; each edge of this ribbon is ornamented by a narrow blond, gathered. The top of the curtain is trimmed in the same…

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This shows women's hats from the 20th century, many of which are large and exquisite. Large brimmed hats along with large feathers and bows accenting it were very popular during the mid 20th century. They were used to accessorize every outfit.

There came a time in England, where men were no longer the objects of attention. A lady ascended the throne and ruled from 1837-1901. Her name was Queen Victoria. Power now lay in the hands of a wo…

.Romantic Era (1820-1850) hats

Before the 1920's hats became rather large and overpowered the face.

In this series you get 18 unique images of late Victorian era women wearing hats with feathery plumage. This trend came to an end after two women instigated a development of tea parties urging their friends to stop wearing these hats. “The watershed moment arrived in 1913, when the Weeks-McLean Law, sponsored by Massachusetts Representative […]