Small Victorian Head Adornment
The Victorian period began in 1837 when Victoria became Queen of England. She ruled until she died in 1901. Hers was the longest reign in United Kingdom’s history.
The Victorian Era (1837-1901) began when Queen Victoria took the throne in England. It was a time of great change and invention. The wealthy lived extravagantly and wastefully, the poor had a life of grinding hard work and near-poverty. Lavishly trimmed bonnets stayed in fashion for half a century but were not worn much after 1890.
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Ladies hats were a part of life in the Victorian era, and no self-respecting lady or even servant for that matter would leave the house bare-headed. Women who gardened or lived in the countryside wore the a wider brimmed hat outdoors to protect themselves against the elements.
Bonnets and hats were lavishly trimmed. Bonnet ribbons were wide and were sometimes not tied but held in place with a brooch or pin under the chin, sometimes with a tiny bunch of flowers as an additional adornment.
The 1850 onward saw the bonnet grow smaller in the making, allowing the face and the hair to show. Later on the riding hat came into fashion and it was decorated with elaborate plumes and ribbons.
Variety of Victorian Syles
Victorian Times were Elegant and Elaborate