They are very fashionable and exactly the same style as for ladies just a little smaller. They sit on the back of the head and are held in place by black ribbon. These straw sun hats are made especially for young ladies and are one size fits all. I believe it is in the Library of Congress's collection. The photo shows very good detail of the bonnet. There is a very famous photo of a Southern refugee standing beside her wagon wearing one of these. Being "work clothes" I don't think you would find them in any other color. We offer these bonnets in both brown and black. Just what the farmers wife needs, remember - Regardless of your class or standing no women wants to look like a field hand. They provide excellent protection from the sun, they keep the dirt, dust and hay out of your hair and provide some small measure of protection against the weather. You will not find these in any fashion magazine. With few exceptions these bonnets were homemade. Of course you would see these in town if you lived on the frontier or were of the lower classes. Exactly what you would expect to find on the homestead or farm. We offer for your approval this typical everyday bonnet. Slat Bonnets, for some time now you have been asking for a more appropriate "working class" bonnet. We've done our part, the rest is up to you. And straw dyes so easily that you would probably see them in various colors but we will leave the decorating up to you. For the next few weeks the ladies won't leave the house without them.
Fathers and brothers making handles for the fans and attaching the straw circles to them. All the while nimble fingers are braiding straw for hand fans. Just talking away about the all consuming dreadful heat. The young ladies of the house sitting in the shade of the porch, hoping for a breeze, any breeze. What better way to expand your wardrobe than with a new bonnet!Ĭan't you just imagine, it's late August in the South. If you should wish to change the color scheme of your bonnet the ribbons are easily removed and replaced with any color ribbon you desire. These bonnets are wonderful just as they are but when combined with your imagination, a little trim, some bows and or silk flowers, then - it becomes your own fashionable creation.īlack ribbons are already sewn in place so when being worn on a windy day you can just tie a them in a bow under your chin. The straw is braided by hand, then the braids are sewn together on a treadle sewing machine. Straw Bonnets, hand made right here in Tennessee. Information.Civil War Sutler Blockade Runner's Ladies Fashion, Ladie's Hats & Snoods 1860's Civil War Era. May also click the images for an enlarged view and more You will find links to the Hats Now in Stock pag e in the description of those hats below that are currently available for sale. Ordering, and I will design your hat accordingly. Specify your preference as to main colors and choice of fibers when custom IĬan do custom orders except during December when I'm busy with holiday fairs. $70, depending on size, design, and materials. Sometimes make lighter weight tams and snoods from hemp, linen, cotton and silk,Īre priced by diameter as follows: 9 to 10 inch including wool, mohair, alpaca or llama wool. All designs are my own original creations. Traditional net style snood if anyone wants to place a custom order. Traditional snood that is sort of a large net with a band around the forehead,īut rather my own adaptation. In back but with a rounder shape than the tams. To this page, as this is where they seem to fit best.
I've now also added some snood style hats Are available in diameters of approximately 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches and come in