Making a Gothic Victorian Bonnet // DIY Bustle Period Mini Bonnet

Today I'm making another accessory to wear with the upcoming day version of my 1880's Victorian bustle gown project. While I have made hats before, I have never made a bonnet, so I thought it may be nice to give it a try for this costume. A bonnet just doesn't sound like a very gothic vampire ready accessory for some reason, but I liked the challenge!

The pattern for this bonnet :   / 460563499399261881  

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Images in public domain from the MET, bonnets here:
1880s- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1886-89- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1880- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1880- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1888- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1887- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1885-90- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1887- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1885-https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1885- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1887- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...

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