Late Victorian Era Ladies' Headwear - April 1889 Peterson's Magazine

Late Victorian Era Ladies' Headwear - April 1889 Peterson's Magazine

Black Straw Capote, trimmed with black lace, loops of black velvet, and light-yellow roses. Deep veil of spotted net.

Straw Hat, trimmed with white ostrich-plumes and a bird at the back. The hencoop veil has a drawing-string at the bottom, to keep it in place.

Straw Hat, with very low crown, deep front, faced with black velvet, and trimmed with light-green ribbon. A roll of the ribbon is placed under the brim.

Bonnet, the crown of which is composed of shaded leaves. A demi-garland of spring roses, set in lace, is on the front, and the strings are of black lace.