QUILTED (OPERA) HOOD -
Worn for evening, traveling, or for protection from the cold, this style worn in the 1850's and 1860's. Hand sewn of silk, hand quilted to wool batting, lined with cotton. Optional braiding designs included in pattern. Brim and band at lower edge of contrasting color. One size; adjusts at neck. Colors: hood: black, red, brown; choose contrast: white, magenta, gray, blue
HOOD #HD4 - $165.00
PATTERN #9201 - $16.00
WOOLEN HOOD - Adapted from an original dated c. 1830; constructed in the same manner as cloak hoods from the 1700's. Hood is lined and bound with silk, ribbon
adjusts hood size. Colors: dark blue, brown, green in plain or plaid
MID 1700'S TO 1830'S WOOLEN HOOD #HD1 - $65.00
NET FOR THE HAIR -
Popular in the 1850's & 1860's for day (dark colors) and evening
(brighter colors); often worn with hats. Pearls or beads sewn to the net.
One size adjusts to fit.
Colors: black, brown, dk. red, lt. violet, navy blue, forest green, magenta,
purple.
Bead colors: pearl, black, silver, gold.
NET #ET1 - $48.00 (state net and bead color)
PATTERN #9001 - $12.00
KIT #K14 - $30.00 (state net & bead color)
FORMAL HEADDRESSES -
Wreathes of ribbon, gathered lace, fabric bows and flowers were worn to
formal dress occasions such as dinners, dances, or the opera.
Illustration is wreath with small net attached. Other styles resemble hair nets (above) ornamented with gold or stars. Can be made to coordinate or match your formal dress.
FORMAL HEADDRESSES #ET2 - begin at $48.00
CROCHET HAIR NET -
Detailed illustrated instructions to crochet a -trimmed hair net. Rewritten from 1861 instructions; adjustable.
PATTERN #9304 - $12.00
KNITTED TWILIGHT HOOD - Knit hood with contrasting crochet trim and tassels. Pattern Rewritten from 1864 instructions. One size adjusts to fit.
HOOD #HD3 - $80.00
KIT #K16 - $45.00
PATTERN #9303 - $10.00
HAIR
PIN ORNAMENT - Formal occasions demanded elaborately braided,
twisted and curled hair. To accent these styles, ladies inserted hair
pins on which were mounted artificial flowers, ribbons, beads, and
berries. Appropriate for 1850's through 1880's. Colors: black,
white, ivory, red, blue, pink.
HAIR PIN ORNAMENT #ET10 - $29.00
HAIR PIN ORNAMENT #ET11 - $19.00
HAIR PIN ORNAMENT #ET12 - $28.00
THE
RED RIDING HOOD - Named for the popular folk tale, this wool
hood is easily made. The size is adjusted by loosening or tightening
the inside ribbon ties. Hoods were worn throughout the 19th
century. This pattern, originally published in Peterson's Magazine in
1862, has been adapted for both adult and children's sizes.
HOOD #HD5 - $50.00
PATTERN
#0001 - $16.00