"Marianne" Straw Capote Bonnet, 1798-1810 Millinery Machine Sewn

Machine Sewn

It is great for summer since it is lightweight and sheer

differentiating it from the earlier Robe à l'Anglaise which featured the skirt and bodice center-back cut as one piece

elbow length or ¾ sleeves

Left side closure with hook & bars

"Marianne" Straw Capote Bonnet, 1798-1810 Millinery Machine SewnHandmade Untrimmed (slightly) Open Weave Bonnet suitable for impressions 1795 1815 for women or girls. Based on examples from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Augusta Auctions, fashion plates and the 1995 film of Sense and Sensibility. This lovely open weave bonnet is made with fine decoratively woven straw in a wonderfully fun black & wheat color combination. It is great for summer since it is lightweight and sheer, and has a lovely delicate aesthetic