Exemplified by a two piece blocked crown and flared brim, the Clara Christine appeared in the fashion pages as early as 1854.  In the early sixties, the brim flared more over the forehead creating a spoon shaped profile. Late in 1864, the empire bonnet appeared.  The style achieved increasing  popularity as favor of the spoon bonnet began to wane and was the favored style of bonnet in the mid-1860's.

The Clara Christine is available with three different shapes to span the mid 1850's to mid 1860's.  All three shapes are taken directly from original bonnets. The pattern includes a 20 page instruction booklet complete with detailed illustrations.

     Clara Christine custom buckram bonnets are available untrimmed from $145 and trimmed from $185.  Straw Clara Christine bonnets are available untrimmed for $100 and trimmed from $145. Please email us for details and allow four to six weeks for delivery.