Antique Victorian Black Silk Lace Hat with Violet Flowers and Sequin Leaves, 1800s 

ERA: True vintage hat from the 1800s
MEASUREMENTS: The hat will fit a inch head, may need a pin to secure
MATERIAL: silk lace, velvet flowers, sequin leaves
LABEL: none
Wire frame that is covered in gathered black silk lace. There is a raised piece of lace on the front with purple velvet violets and leaves. There is a lace leaf on each side of the flowers covered in black beads and sequins. Flowers on the back of the hat. Pleated lace around the edges of the hat.
CONDITION: The hat is in very good condition. The thin leaves are a little faded and crumpled. There are a few spots where the wire support is sticking out of the lace. Light lace fade in areas.