The Crinoline Era
1850-1859


Photo by Ernest Dollar 2010
 
1850's Fashion Plate Books

From the Collection of Ernest Dollar 
Our 1850's Styles
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The Verretta Louia

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sometimes referred to as the round cottage, recreates the early 1850's circle and the mid 1850's oval. 

The Lavinia Ruth

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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 Juliana Rose


Initially appearing in the fashion pages in 1854.  This low brimmed bonnet sits extremely far back on the head.  The brim rises above the forehead as the 1860’s approach.


The Flora Francine

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A three piece bonnet with a flat tip, first appearing in the American fashion plates in 1855.  Creates the late 1850's circular and oval shapes.


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