Vintage 1953 baby bonnet purchased at Lord and Taylor, NYC.
White dotted Swiss fabric with pink satin ribbon trim. The ribbon tie has not been cut; it has the original loop. 28" long total length.
There is tiny Valenciennes lace trim all around.
Little pink ribbon rosettes trim.
2 tiny mother-of-pearl buttons at the back of the hat. One button is a bit loose. The button loops are elastic.
The seam that attaches for the front visor is carefully bound so as to be soft for the baby. (Photo #7)
A very special baby hat!!
The fabric has yellowed some with age.
In storage since late 1950's. Smoke-free, pet-free, dust-free storage.
Lord and Taylor Young Peoples Floor label inside.
Additional information:
The bonnet is not stained but is is yellowed from age, particularly along the center where it has been folded for at least 65 years. I pressed the fold with a professional pressing iron, and it pressed beautifully, but you can definitely see the yellowing. The satin ribbon trim along the brim is twisted for decoration, and hand sewn. There is a tiny 1/4" Valenciennes lace trim all around. The brim, from seam to lace edge is 1 7/8" wide at the widest area. From cap back to brim seam is 4 1/2". Total length from back to front is 6 3/8". The back opening is 8 1/2" around. The buttons are Mother of pearl and the button loops are round elastic. It is completely lined in organdy. The brim seam is bound with a narrow bias binding, likely cotton. There are no stains, spots, rips, holes in the fabric.. |
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