Description

True Antique Child's Bonnet /Hat, dating to the period between 1895 and 1900. Ideal for display on Antique French or German Dolls, or reproductions of same. Nice display piece for antique clothing collector or museum. Good condition, over 120 years old, carefully preserved. Brim and crown fashioned from very fine shiny straw or straw like material, while the body of the bonnet is made from heavier woven cotton.
Overall color is peachy pink. Brim accented with tightly ruffled chiffon and gros grain ribbon, having tiny silk rosettes. The crown is covered with chiffon (breaking down from extreme age - see photos). There are darker marks on the front of the bonnet, also age related. This is a rare little bonnet, resembling that depicted on some of the Kate Greenaway figures. Shown in photos modeled on a 32" antique doll, with head which measures 20" around including thick wig. The bonnet measures 14 1/2" around the inner brim, and 6 3/4" across the neck side to side.  See our other listings for more antique and vintage hats, clothing and shoes from this fine estate.

Coming from a large home where one family's treasures have accumulated for over a century. Please view our other listings for more from this extensive estate, including more antique and vintage Dollhouse Miniatures, Dolls, Women's, Children's, Baby, and Doll clothing, shoes. and accessories.

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Payment

 Immediate Payment Required for Buy It Now. Payments will include shipping charge, packaging and handling charges, and ebay fees. Excess shipping charges will be refunded on multiple items packaged together once total combined shipping fees have been calculated and shipment has been made.

Shipping

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Terms of Sale

PLEASE EXAMINE PICTURES CAREFULLY, and email through eBay with any questions before buying or bidding. Because we offer most of our listings as part of Estate Settlements, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. We make every effort to accurately describe each piece that is listed, and provide multiple pictures for examination. Items are PRE-OWNED, many are Antique or Vintage, and as such will show normal wear acquired over time and use.