1806 ca. Typical Silk and Straw Bonnet in Jane Austen style. #RegencyEra #JaneAusten #Hats

1806 ca. Typical Silk and Straw Bonnet, French. Definition Bonnet: Soft form of hat with little brim at back and usually tied under the chin with ribbons. via Metropolitan Museum, N.Y.C., U.S.A. metmuseum.org

Hats were an essential item during the Regency Era for women, men and children. Nobody left their home without one, no matter what their social class. Jane Austen and her friends would have worn gorgeous bonnets or hats, tied under the chin like this.

hats_1806 ca. Typical Silk and Straw Bonnet, French. Definition Bonnet: Soft form of hat with little brim at back and usually tied under the chin with ribbons. via Metropolitan Museum, N.Y.C., U.S.A. metmuseum.org

HN_26_D2D Fashion Women 1805-1809
https://books2read.com/SuziLoveFashionWomen1805-1809 — Fashion Women 1805-1809 History Notes Book 26 What did Jane Austen and friends wear? This book looks at early 1800s fashions, which were elegant and pretty with high waists and fabrics that were almost transparent. These Empire style gowns, named after Napoleon’s first Empress, became popular throughout Europe, and were then copied around the world. Colorful outwear was added to make an ensemble more attractive and warmer. https://books2read.com/SuziLoveFashionWomen1805-1809

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1806 ca. Typical Silk and Straw Bonnet in Jane Austen style. #RegencyEra #JaneAusten #Hats