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- 1840's Straw Poke Bonnet with Original
Ribbons! Fabulous early hat! Often these hats
are found with the original ribbons missing. Why? Well,
if you watch some of the recent Jane Austin
movies/miniseries ("Sense and Sensibility",
"Emma"), you will see scenes of the women
re-decorating their hats. This was common practice. That
way you could have a new hat whenever you wanted!
Remember, they didn't have local shopping malls!! :) The
key was to start with a great base. And this is one. Fine
leghorn straw edged in a fine straw detail at the edges.
Flat round hat back. Excellent condition for a hat of
this age. There are a small scattering of breaks in the
straw at the back left (see photos), but other than that,
it's just that the original silk interior lining is
missing, and the hat lies a bit flat when not on the
head.
SOLD
- but on display in Museum Category for Research/Display
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