Antique Victorian Promenade Hat, ca. 1895 antique_top a transitional period between Edwardian

a transitional period between Edwardian and post‑war fashion

Length: ~ 30 cm (incl

dating to circa 1902

with the bow missing

If you look at the dress from the front

Antique Victorian Promenade Hat, ca. 1895 antique_top a transitional period between EdwardianThis artful little Victorian hat, dating to circa 1895, is a rare and whimsical example of late 19th century Spanish millinery, blending sculptural design with delicate embellishment. Crafted with a central hollow or depression, likely intended to accommodate the wearer's topknot or coiffure, the hat reflects the creative interplay between fashion and hairstyle during the Victorian era. Two stylized butterfly wings extend from the sides, adorned with