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SIBLEY LINDSAY & CURR  Hat, ca. 1901

This antique Victorian era Sibley, Lindsay & Curr Co. Paris label blue ruched silk trim floral bonnet hat dates from the 1900s. It is made of a pale blue fine delicate tissue silk ruched fabric with pleated gathering ruffles covering the brim and a colorful floral roses print silk grosgrain ribbed ribbon fabric covering the top small round crown. This beautiful bonnet has a unique diamond shape wired frame, with ruched silk ruffles covering the brim both on top and underneath framing the face, with a black fur trim hatband, black velvet ribbon tassel end ties for securing under the chin and is fully lined with a white silk fabric inside. There is a "Sibley, Lindsay & Curr Co. Paris, France" label sewn inside. The bonnet measures 12 by 12 inches, with a 12 inch circumference inside crown. It is in good condition, with only some fraying along the silk brim edging. The decoration is not included.