Olive Green Whalebone Bonnet

Bonnets were popular for much of the 18th century. Black silk was by far the most common for 'whalebone bonnets', or boned bonnets, but other colors such as white and green were sometimes seen. This ready-made version was constructed using our new Whalebone Bonnet Pattern with the color inspired by a period newspaper ad. The bow on the front of this bonnet is the one we made and photographed for the new pattern instructions. 

“She wore an old olive green whalebone bonnet ...” Pennsylvania Gazette (published as The Pennsylvania Gazette) (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) January 17, 1771

The shape and style of this bonnet with its boned brim is closely based on the example owned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Accession # 1993.335, as well as period images and descriptions. It is well suited for 1760s to 1780s era costumes and living history/reenactment events. Appropriate for all impressions from working class to upper and middling classes.

Please contact us directly for custom orders if you would like a bonnet in a different color and/or style of trim. 

This bonnet will ship in a large box. We will do our best to combine shipping with other items when possible.