Early Victorian Ladies' Headwear - November 1855 Godey's Lady's Book

Early Victorian Ladies' Headwear - November 1855 Godey's Lady's Book

Novelties for the Month

Fig 1 - Bonnet of dress green, uncut velvet; trimmed with a mixture of bows, and plumes of a lighter shade. The curtain is pointed and edged with black guipure, to correspond with the brim.

Fig 2 - Bonnet of pearl white taffeta, with bands of the same, edged with blonde, as is also the curtain, and brim. The peculiarity of the style is the cluster of bows on the top of the bonnet, terminating in broad streamers, of the same white satin ribbon. A single spray, rose and foliage, relieves the blonde cap, and touches the brim, as will be noticed at each extremity.

Fig 3 - Dress cap, of white lace, with bows of a bright plaid ribbon disposed on each side of the face. The strings are edged with lace, which give them the effect of barbes.

Fig 4 - Dress cap of lace and rose-colored ribbon. Large bouquet of white jessamine and foliage each side of the face. It has a point on the forehead, a la Marie Stuart.