Timely Tresses                   
Historic Millinery from the Regency through Civil War Eras
 
 
Timely Tresses
About us
Considerations
1800-1839
1840-1849
1850-1859
1860-1869
Patterns and Kits
Fashion Plates
Ties and Trims

Hair Dressing
Boutique
Recommendations

The Ada Gray

A cottage bonnet, came to popularity in the mid 1840's. The style continued in use into 1850's and was featured in Godey's Lady's Book as late as 1856. 

The Ada Gray is available in four different depths to span the 1840's and Two round versions for early 1850's impressions.  The pattern includes a 20 page instruction booklet complete with detailed illustrations.

Ada Gray custom bonnets are available untrimmed from $130 and trimmed from $170.  Please email us for details and allow four to six weeks for delivery.

 
Ada Gray Pattern     $12.00
Pattern and instructions for creating the Ada Gray cottage bonnet. Pattern includes for depths with two round options.
 
 

   

The Ada Gray Kit     $36.00

Pattern and instructions, buckram, wire, wire connectors, crinoline tape, interlining, crinoline head liner, cotton netting, curved needle, and bonnet box.


The Ada Gray Deluxe Kit     $58.00

Pattern and instructions, buckram bonnet form, interlining, crinoline head liner, cotton netting, curved needle, and bonnet box.


  Ada Gray Deep Brim Form     $30.00
The Ada Gray Hand and Machine Sewn Buckram Bonnet Form. Deep brim for early 1840's impressions.
 
 


Ada Gray Style Line 1     $30.00
The Ada Gray hand and machine sewn buckram bonnet form appropriate for mid 1840's impressions.


 
  Ada Gray Shallow Bonnet Form     $30.00
The Ada Gray hand and machine sewn buckram bonnet form appropriate for late 1840's impressions.
 
Ada Gray Style Line 2     $30.00
The Ada Gray hand and machine sewn buckram bonnet form appropriate for late 1840's impressions.





 
  Ada Gray 1850's Shallow     $30.00
Ada Gray hand and machine sewn buckram bonnet form. Round cottage bonnet appropriate for early 1850's impressions.
 
 
Ada Gray 1850's Deep     $30.00
Ada Gray hand and machine sewn buckram bonnet form. Deep round cottage bonnet appropriate for late 1840's and early 1850's impressions.
 

 

All images are property of Timely Tresses unless otherwise noted.

Phone: 919-235-8221

E-mail: admin@timelytresses.com