Black Silk Covered Hat with Black Trim RESERVED
**LISTING RESERVED FOR KATE** 18th century straw hat covered in black silk taffeta on top and ivory silk taffeta on the underside. Hat is trimmed with gathered silk ribbon trim and a 5 loop bow. Cream silk ribbon ties. Hat measures 14 1/2" across with a 1/2" tall crown. The black and ivory silk covering crown have been pieced. Trim is based on a runaway ad from the New York Gazette, May 19, 1760. "a black satin or straw hat, with two rows of flouncing round the brim, besides what goes round the crown." Will ship in a large flat box, please keep in mind if ordering additional items. We will do our best to combine shipping when possible. Interested in making a silk covered hat of your own? Try our Silk Hats Pattern.