Civil War Era Hats - 1864

from "Godey's Lady's Book" 1864

Fig. 1.—[Civil War] bonnet of drawn cuir-colored crêpe, trimmed on the front with a fanchon of white lace, loops of green ribbon, and Scotch feathers. The inside trimming is of bright flowers, of the Scotch colors. The cape is covered with a fall of white blonde.

from "Godey's Lady's Book" 1864

Fig. 2.—Violet crêpe [Civil War] bonnet, trimmed on the front with a black lace insertion. The cape is covered by a rich white blonde, headed by a black lace. On top of the bonnet is a light violet feather, and a pompon of spun glass. The inside trimming is of black and white lace, mixed with scarlet berries and fancy grasses. A black lace barbe is tied in with the violet strings.

from "Godey's Lady's Book" 1864

Fig. 3.—This [Civil War] bonnet has a front of drawn green silk. The graceful soft crown is of white silk. The trimming consists of a tuft of meadow grass and field flowers, also loops of white silk placed directly over the crown. The inside trimming is of white and black lace and field flowers.

from "Godey's Lady's Book" 1864

Fig. 4.—White crêpe [Civil War] bonnet, made over white silk. A straw guipure lace falls over the face, and trims the outside of the bonnet. A straw colored feather is laid gracefully over the front of the bonnet. The inside trimming is of scarlet pomegranates and white blonde lace.