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[atherleisure]

I finished a bonnet based on a fashion plate from the November 28, 1868 issue of Harper's Bazar as reprinted in Reconstruction Era Fashions. I followed the description of the work and used the instructions from an issue of that same magazine in May of that year. It didn't come out looking quite like the illustration, but I hope it will suffice. Without further ado, here are pictures.







I omitted the violet feather, feeling that there was already enough to it. Besides, I didn't have a good feather on hand and don't like violet anyway. Since I'm hoping to wear it this weekend and I won't have appropriate silk ribbons in time, I've temporarily got shiny polyester ones on it. I'll replace them as soon as the silk ones arrive, though it will probably be after this weekend.

Comments

[jenthompson.livejournal.com]

That's super cute! I can't wait to see it on you! :)

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Here's hoping plans don't fall through.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Looks lovely! I really like the hanging black lace and the pleats.

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

Thank you. One thing I noticed looking through the fashion plates is that they all had lace scarves.