Recently a friend posed a question about wire framed bonnets from the Civil War. She couldn't imagine wearing such a thing as she considered it uncomfortable. This question did make me ponder. Yes, indeed, women from the Victorian era did wear bonnets/hats made from a wire frame, embellished with lace, ribbon as well as a variety of other trims and materials. The one she w…
The photos in this portfolio are a collection of textiles that The Gatherings Antique Vintage has sold in the past. These moment-in-time items, some extravagantly opulent, many with utterly charming history, while others a source of inspiration, are a treasure trove, I would love to share. Please enjoy.So purely elegant and so fashionable for a bride of the day circ late teens - early…
