Lavinia Ruth 1840's to 1860's Bonnet

A family of bonnets spanning the late 1840's to the early 1860's. The bavolet juts from the bonnet points to the middle of the bonnet and rounds the crown.

The Lavinia Ruth is available in four levels of depth and flared to span the 1840's and to the early 1860's. The pattern includes a 20 page instruction booklet complete with detailed illustrations.

Available in silk over buckram untrimmed from $130 or trimmed from $170. Straw forms available in 1/2" hemp braid for $85. Straw bonnet lined with bavolet from $115. Please email us for further information on straw forms and custom bonnets. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

The Lavinia Ruth Pattern $12

Pattern and instructions for creating the Lavinia Ruth Bonnet. Blocked crown must be purchased separately.

Blocked crown for creating the Lavinia Ruth Bonnet. $3

The Lavinia Ruth Kit $39

Pattern and instructions, blocked crown, buckram wire, wire connectors, crinoline tape, cotton netting, interlining, crinoline headliner, curved needle, and bonnet box.

Lavinia Ruth Deluxe Kit $58

Buckram bonnet form, pattern and instructions, cotton netting, curved needle, interlining, crinoline head liner, and box.

The Lavinia Ruth 1840's Buckram Bonnet Form

The Lavinia Ruth Late 1840's/Early 1850's Buckram Bonnet Form

The Lavinia Ruth Mid to Late 1850's Buckram Bonnet Form

The Lavinia Ruth Early 1860's Buckram Bonnet Form