Whalebone Bonnet Kits + Pattern 1760s - 1780s

Whalebone Bonnet Kits + Pattern 1760s - 1780sBonnets were popular for much of the 18th century. Black silk was by far the most common for 'whalebone bonnets', or boned bonnets, but other colors such as white and green were sometimes seen. Our kits include a choice of silk color. (Champagne silk shown in last photo.) The shape and style of this bonnet with its boned brim is closely based on the example owned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Accession # 1993. 335, as well as period images

Bonnets were popular for much of the 18th century. Black silk was by far the most common for 'whalebone bonnets', or boned bonnets, but other colors such as white and green were sometimes seen. Our kits include a choice of silk color. (Champagne silk shown in last photo.)

The shape and style of this bonnet with its boned brim is closely based on the example owned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Accession # 1993.335, as well as period images and descriptions. It is well suited for 1760s to 1780s era costumes and living history/reenactment events. Appropriate for all impressions from working class to upper and middling classes. This listing is for a printed pattern and materials kit, not a finished bonnet. Please contact us directly for custom orders. 

Please select silk color from dropdown menu. All Boned Bonnet Kits include the following:

• 2/3 yard silk taffeta
• Silk ribbon for tie
• Synthetic whalebone
• Spool of thread
• Paper pattern 
• Step by step instructions, with both color and black and white photos. 

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