Small Woven Straw Bonnet with Navy Ribbon

Victorian Late / Bustle · 1880s · American

A small-scale straw bonnet typical of 1880s millinery, constructed from tightly woven natural straw in a warm brown tone. The crown is shallow and rounded, sitting close to the head in the characteristic style of the late Victorian period. The brim is narrow and curved, providing minimal sun protection while maintaining the fashionable silhouette. Navy blue silk ribbon ties extend from either side, designed to secure the bonnet under the chin. The straw shows a fine, regular weave pattern typical of machine-produced millinery straws of the period. The construction demonstrates the shift toward smaller, more practical headwear that emerged in the 1880s as women's activities expanded beyond the domestic sphere.