Dark Green Silk Bonnet with Black Feather Trim

Victorian Late / Bustle · 1860s-1870s · American

A close-fitting bonnet constructed from dark green silk with black feather trim arranged in decorative clusters. The bonnet features a structured crown that conforms to the head shape, with gathered silk fabric creating texture and volume. Black feathers are strategically placed as ornamental elements, likely ostrich or similar plumes. The construction shows typical Victorian millinery techniques with internal wire framework supporting the shape. A matching black silk ribbon tie is visible, designed to secure the bonnet under the chin. The overall silhouette reflects the 1870s preference for bonnets that framed the face while accommodating the period's elaborate hairstyles, representing the transition from earlier Victorian bonnet styles to the smaller hats that would dominate the 1880s.