Antique Victorian Blue Cotton Sunbonnet, ca. 1900 #antiquepins inscribed his name and dates

inscribed his name and dates of life on the reverse

Their bold design and vibrant colors reflected not only personal pride but also the cultural identity of the wearer

and a pleated bust panel made from cream-colored silk

well‑preserved specimen of late‑Victorian bustle undergarments

Antique Victorian Blue Cotton Sunbonnet, ca. 1900 #antiquepins inscribed his name and datesThis antique Victorian cotton sunbonnet, dating to around 1900, is made of soft blue cotton and features beautifully handstitched ruched gathering, creating a textured pattern of folds and puckered pleats across the brim. Unlike the elaborately gathered front, the front shield and the back neck curtaindesigned to protect the wearer from the sunare left smooth, giving the bonnet a practical, workoriented appearance typical of Victorian rural clothing.