London Fashions
Head-Dresses
No 1. A Bonnet composed of black de cape: it has a low crown and a very large brim, which is lined with pink zephyreene; the edge of the brim is ornamented with a wreath of black satin, disposed in scolloped folds. A full plume of black marabouts is placed at the right side of the crown, and a bow of the same material as the bonnet is attached to the base of the plume. Black gros de Naples strings.
No 2. A ponceau velvet bonnet lined with white satin: the brim is deep, but sits close to the face; it is edged with a rouleau of ponceau satin; the velvet is laid in full folds on the crown, which is of an oval shape; a small piece of velvet falls into the neck; a bow of the same material is placed in the centre of the crown, and a wreath of full-blown roses goes round the bottom of it. Ponceau strings.
No 3. A white satin hat: the crown is low: the brim is of a very novel shape; it is small, turns up, and is square on the left side, and rounded and much deeper on the right side, where a knot of white satin is placed just under the edge. A plume of white flat ostrich feathers, at the base of which is a full bow of white satin, is attached to the right side of the crown.
No 4. A hat composed of white figured satin; the crown is low; the brim turns up in front; it is shallow at the sides, but deep over the forehead. A plume of white flat ostrich feathers is placed on the right side, and droops as low as the left shoulder. This hat is worn over a cornette of tulle.
No 5. A small round cap composed of British net, with a very full border of rich lace; a knot of green ribbon is placed at the right ear, and a similar knot over the forehead, with a bouquet of primroses surrounded with foliage.
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