February 1863. “Aquia Creek Landing, Virginia. Group of Commissary clerks.” Wet plate glass negative by Alexander Gardner.

This is a big image, click the source to see the full-size.   I love the variety of hats (and facial hair!). 

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A lower middle class couple heading out on their honeymoon - from the English Woman’s Domestic Magazine 1863. A companion illustration (not shown) depicts a rich couple honeymooning in the Middle East.

Oooh!  Look at all the bonus bonnets in this image!  We even get side- and back-views.  Thank you, illustrator!

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A doll’s hat, 1863.  From Musee Mccord

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