DINNER BONNET Civil War Reproduction Hat Cap Choose from 6 Elegant Fabrics

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Seller: rgc52 ✉️ (9,216) 99.4%, Location: Cortez, Colorado, US, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 203007514370 DINNER BONNET Civil War Reproduction Hat Cap Choose from 6 Elegant Fabrics. Mid 1860's through 1870's Fanchon bonnets, also known as a Half-Bonnet or Dinner bonnet. The ladies of the era must have felt much lighter and freer wearing this little slip of a bonnet instead of the heavy and enclosing bonnets previously worn. Mid 1860's through 1870's Fanchon bonnets, also known as a Half-Bonnet or Dinner bonnet. As the popularity of parasols made the full bonnet less of a necessity, a lighter, less bulky cap came into fashion. Fanchon in French means freedom, or "the free one". The ladies of the era must have felt much lighter and freer wearing this little slip of a bonnet instead of the heavy and enclosing bonnets previously worn. The cap consists of a half-oval brim with an attached lace bavolet. The bonnet ties under the chin with wide satin ribbons.  The brims are wired and can be shaped and re-shaped to suit your face. Like the traditional bonnet, this bonnet could also be worn indoors with a nice visiting dress or dinner dress. There are six caps available, options:  GREEN:  Medium green cotton velour decorated with three rows of silk-look rayon braid in loops of dark green with a base of paled green. It is lined with dark green raw silk fabric and as a wired brim. The lace bavolet is made of white, low luster rose and flower patterned scalloped 3" wide lace. The ribbons are made of double faced turquoise green 2 1/4" wide satin ribbon.  PINK: Pink satin faille brocade, with tiny fleur delis design against a background of  fine, narrow woven lines. It is lined with light pink 100% cotton. The wired brim and crown of the cap are decorated with low luster lace edged white ribbon with woven designs in rose, pale blue and green. The short bavolet is made of 2 inch wide pleated, floral design white lace. The ribbons are pale blue, 1 1/2" wide double faced satin, which is worked in double loops one each side of the bonnet. It 13 1/2" wide and 5 1/4" deep. This bonnet is dainty enough for a girl or petite woman.  RUBY:  Deep ruby red 100% silk with printed white butterfly designs. The wired brim edge is lined with white  cotton Venice lace with a flower design.  The inner brim is lined with white slipper satin. The bavolet is  5" wide, white cotton scalloped rose patterned lace. The 2 1/4" wide ribbon ties are a lighter shade of ruby double faced satin. The cap is 13" across and 5 1/2" deep. MULTI-COLORED:  Delicate damask fabric with a floral design of flowers and leaves in rose, peach, blue, green and gold against a black background. The brim is lined with the same fabric and is edged with a row of narrow scalloped black lace.  The bavolet is 12"  wide black lace with a leaf pattern edged with a scalloped floral pattern. The ribbon ties are formed into triple loops peach single faced 2" wide satin ribbon. It measures 14" across and 5 1/4" deep. PURPLE: Petite cap, sized for a girl or small woman. The cap is made of purple velvet, the edge is trimmed with narrow silk-look lavender braid. The brim is lined with black cotton fabric. The cap is decorated with a purple fabric rose, with natural looking green fabric rose petals and millet seed stalks. The bavolet is made of 3" wide white floral lace. The ribbon ties are 1 1/2" wide purple single faced satin ribbon. The bonnet measures 12" wide and 4 3/4" deep. PEACH:  Texture floral design fabric with shades of peach, cream, green, cream and gold. The inside of the cap is lined with matching fabric. The wired brim is decorated with 1" wide ruffled floral design cotton lace. It is decorated with two peach colored roses made of satin and organza with matching peach satin leave and organza ribbons. The bavolet is made of 8" wide low luster scalloped rose design white lace. The double faced ribbon ties are dark peach with narrow rows of turquoise and white. The 1 1/2" ribbon ties are attached at the sides with double loops of the ribbon. The bonnet measures 14" across and is 5" deep.  THE HAIR NET IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE PRICE. IT IS AVAILABLE. SEE:  CIVIL WAR, VICTORIAN, Hand Crocheted HAIR NET (SNOOD) 100% COTTON Many Color . These are new items, made by a retired Civil War sutler and reenactor. Other colors and style are available.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I am happy to combine shipping on multiple items.  Thanks for looking and Happy eBaying!
  • Condition: New without tags
  • Condition: New.
  • Color: Green
  • Brand: Handmade
  • Size: One Size: Regular
  • Style: Hats & Headwear
  • Material: Fabric
  • Gender: Women
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: No

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