Victorian Hats Pins and Buttons

Description: Originally, in Victorian times, hats were used as protection from the sun but, in later years, the hats became a symbol of style. I saw these hats at a booth at a Victorian festival.

Description: Top hat seamless pattern.

Description: A lively procession of Edwardian ladies sweeps across the promenade in extravagant feathered hats, flower-trimmed bonnets and swirling burgundy, teal and striped gowns. Walking canes, elaborate accessories and a jaunty little dog complete the scene. Beneath them, ornate Art Nouveau lettering asks “Is My Hat on Straight?” with the witty subtitle “An Obsolete Inquiry.” Rich engraved linework and jewel-toned inks revive the playful elegance of antique fashion illustration.