Mrs. Parker's Millinery and Mercantile
Pamela Robles, Proprietress
Photo courtesy of Karen Verschoor |
Welcome to my shop. Some pages are
still under construction but you may find
something you like amongst the items we've posted thus
far. Some of the hats and bonnets are available now. Others have already been sold but most can be replicated for you, if you wish. If you require a perfect color match, it is best if you provide the fabric. I'm always happy to discuss custom construction of Regency, Victorian and Edwardian hats and bonnets to suit your needs. If there's something you require that isn't presented here, please let me know. I may be able to accommodate you. My hats and bonnets are constructed of buckram, felt, straw or wired frames, depending on the era and style. Where possible, I use natural materials. If necessary, I use modern materials that closely resemble their period counterparts. Be assured, you will never find hot glue used in the construction. I design and construct my patterns and blocks based on original items, photos and illustrations. On occasion, I will make use of original patterns published during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These will be noted in the descriptive text. I'm fortunate to own an original chalkware bonnet block c.1852-61 that I use to make blocked and wired straw blanks of the oval shape seen in daguerreotypes of the mid-19th century. A blank is the basic straw base that you may then decorate using the fabrics and trims you choose or I can decorate one for you. |
SASS and Old West Reenactors, the hats and bonnets shown for the 1870's and 1880's are suitable for your events. If you don't see what you need, please inquire. In most cases, I'm able to work from photos or illustrations.
Tea Society members, please peruse the Edwardian/Titanic section. More hats will be added as time allows.
Please take a look around the shop. Ask questions. I'm happy to be of assistance.
Member, Costume Society of America
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WHAT'S NEW! June, 08-The new 1860's straw shape is ready. She's called "Beth" and is currently shown on the 1850's to 1860's hats and bonnets page. June, 08-Another 1860's straw spoon bonnet called "June" is shown on the 1850-60's straw bonnet page. A drawn bonnet called "Melissa" is now available in the "Ada" shape on the 1850's-1860's Hats and Bonnets page. A shirred brim option for the 1860's "Victoria" high brim silk spoon bonnet is included in the gallery for the black silk "Victoria." A new shape of 1880's velvet bonnet called "Edith" has been added as has a late 1870's straw hat called "Ardith," blocked on an original chalkware hat block. Coming soon; a new 1864 demi bonnet called "Laura", based on a period illustration, will debut in a few weeks as will the 1860's "Jenny" shape in straw. I'm also working on an 1860's sheer bonnet similar to the "Betsy" and a small 1850's sheer bonnet, based on a museum original. March, 08-New styles have been added to the following categories: Regency, 1860's Straw Hats, 1870's, 1880's and 1890's. August, 07-A larger-sized cottage bonnet has been added to 1840's bonnets. Two additional 1906 Edwardian hats have made their debut. July, 07-An Edwardian hat, based on a 1906 pattern, has been added, as has another Regency bonnet. June, 07-A new style straw spoon bonnet has been added to the 1850's to 1860's straw bonnets page. A new bonnet has been added to the Regency-1820's page with more to come. An 1830's Bibi bonnet has been added. May, 07-A Pork Pie or Turban Hat has been added to the 1850's to 1860's Hats and Bonnets Page. 3 styles of 1860's straw hats have been added to accommodate my younger customers looking for an appropriate summer item. Now available-Regency Straw bonnets inspired by the forthcoming series of UK Television adaptations of Jane Austen's "Persuasion," "Northanger Abbey" and "Mansfield Park." April, 07-A low brim blocked straw spoon bonnet has been added to 1850's - 1860's Straw Bonnets. This will be available as a blank for you to decorate or fully decorated. In the same section, I have available finish kits in black or white for straw or buckram bonnets. Coming soon, mourning crepe available as yard goods. March, 07-A low brim spoon bonnet added to 1850's-1860's Basic Bonnets. Decorated versions of both the low brim and high brim spoon bonnets have been added to 1850's-1860's Hats and Bonnets. February, 07-Added, 2 new styles of 1840's bonnets, 3 new 1860's bonnets including a new category-1850's-1860's Basic Bonnets. These are "no frills" versions of my bonnets that you may decorate yourself or select and purchase decorations a la carte that I will add for you. Additional styles will be added soon. January 15, 07-Added to the Mercantile a lovely pair of black brocade Louis heel shoes and the special edition of "Citizen's Companion" covering ladies clothing for the ACW years. Nov. 7, 06- Added to "Mercantile/Accessories" page, 2 pair of vintage eyeglasses with riding temples. On the 50's-60's hats and bonnets page, a new soft crown bonnet in copper-colored silk with vintage braid on the brim. Oct. 31, 06- Just added on the "Mercantile/Vintage sewing & needlework" page, 100% Cotton Net. Great for tuckers or in bonnet making. Also, we'll continue to add photos of my original hats and bonnets from the 1840's thru the 1920's with emphasis on the construction details.
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Contact me at- info@historichats.net