Romantic Era bonnet

A pretty Romantic Era straw bonnet found on Ebay. It’s truly in exceptional condition. Here is the seller’s description (from New York):�Authentic Victorian Straw Bonnet.�This straw bonnet is �as found� with nothing added to it.�Natural straw color with satin ribbons.…

Silk drawn bonnets

I recently completed four silk drawn bonnets for Lowell Mill National Historic Park in Massachusetts. Two were trimmed and two were plain. These bonnets are for their historic interpreter program. ���

A linen corded petticoat

I recently completed a linen corded petticoat for a living historian in New York. I have made several corded petticoats over the years and have come to the conclusion that linen is the ideal fiber for this style of petticoat!…