oldrags:

Portrait of Kitty Stephens by George Henry Harlow, 1810’s England

Such a lush turban!

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genderific:

McGill University football cap, 1894.

What a cool artifact!  I love the tassel!

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antiquememes:

Diamond Dyes adv. (det.).  [Diamond Dyes advertisement (detail).] (1910)

oldrags:

Headdress and bouquet, ca 1840’s-60’s France (worn in the United States), MFA Boston

Speigel Christmas Catalog, 1933.

I love these jaunty little things! (And I would punch a kitten for a few of those coats!)

Louise Elizabeth of France by Labille-Guiard, 1788.

This is a fabulous portrait, particularly because of her slashed sleeves and because of the striking colors (you don’t see a lot of black dresses in the 18th century!) but also because of that giant, be-feathered hat!  Love!

yeoldefashion:

Gone with the Wind was released in 1939 and immediately started a trend for huge summer hats like Scarlett’s iconic straw one. This great striped capeline was made the following year.

OMG I NEED THIS!

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petitpoulailler:

1887 l’Art de Mode, fashion chromolithograph ~ Off to a new home

 Lovely little jaunty topper!  Love the matchy-matchy with the parasol!

oldrags:

Fashion plate, 1880 France, Revue de la Mode

Hidden picture has a close-up of the hats!  Take a look!

1759-1775.  Garnet Hair Ornament.  In the collections of Mount Vernon.

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Mille de Pront, 1818 by Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun

Detail from “The Queen” 1871. 

I’m currently trying to do a reproduction of this bonnet and it is infuriating!  Glad I’m working towards a beautiful goal.