Superb Early French Huret Era Poupee Bonnet

Very beautiful all original antique early one piece pressed bonnet from circa 1865 / 68 .... achieved it´s shape from steam pressing from a miniature hat mold.

Of beautiful champagne color silk velvet and silk sateen and finally ornate with gild ornaments .

The slightly rounded cap slants into a wide brim designed to shadow the dolly face. It is inside full covered with silk ruffles and pleats and with a small rack of wire inside it was hold always in perfect form .

Very beautiful and elegant bonnet for your early fashion ...... with head circumference around inside circa 7,5" / 8" ( 19 - 20 cm )

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