Mid to Late 1850's Full Mourning Bonnet.

Detail of the rosette and bias strip of crape in the bavolet (curtain.)

Close up of the cheek tab and the curtain placement.

Detail of decorative folds.

Detail of curtain. Lower edge is wired.

This bonnet was intended for deep mourning, with no relief to the black crape, save for a crape rosette and the typical folds of crape to decorate the crown. Under the crape is a plain weave black silk fabric.