Olive Green Silk Ribbon Hat Trimming with Coral Flowers

Victorian Late / Bustle · 1880s · American

This Victorian hat trimming consists of wide olive green silk ribbon arranged in elaborate loops and bows, adorned with coral pink silk flowers and black feathers. The ribbon appears to be satin or grosgrain silk, approximately two inches wide, manipulated into complex three-dimensional forms typical of 1880s millinery excess. Small coral-colored silk roses are clustered among the ribbon work, while dark feathers add textural contrast. The construction demonstrates the period's preference for abundant ornamentation on women's headwear, with multiple materials layered to create visual richness and dimensional complexity characteristic of late Victorian fashion.