Fabulous and early Victorian Ladies Beaver hat with velvet
band of embroidered flowers and a folded bow in the back.
Under brim is a ring of Gold thread and glass beads. Has
2 long Lappets 52" X 5 1/4". Black velvet with 5 embroidered
flowers on each ric rac on the edges. The Lappets attach
to the hat and hang down in front of her dress. Very small
size so more of a collector's item than wearable.
Very good to excellent condition. c. 1880's or earlier
Attributed to Italian Designer Ferdinand Sojer