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An extraordinary museum-quality survivor from the Victorian or Edwardian era — a handmade boudoir cap that is over 100 years old and still holding together beautifully.
These indoor caps were worn by women of the late 19th and early 20th century while dressing, lounging, or in private domestic settings. They represent a vanishing art form combining skilled handmade crochet with fine dress fabrics.
Key Features:
- Gathered dome crown in a stunning ikat-weave silk or silk-blend taffeta — deep purples, mauves, olive, and black
- Wide handmade filet crochet brim with ribbon-threaded lattice panel — exquisite handcraft
- Picot-edged crochet border around the outer brim
- Coordinating gathered ribbon rosette accent at front/side
- Small crochet medallion at crown apex
- Interior fully lined in matching gathered silk fabric
- Approx. 9\" across flat; gathered crown fits one size (~22–24\" circumference estimate)
Condition Details:
- Silk crown has light age creasing; no tears or holes visible
- Crochet brim fully intact
- Some light age toning to the crochet cotton — consistent with antique linen/cotton
- Ribbon rosette intact with minor fraying at ribbon ends
- No maker\'s label visible [CHECK THIS — inspect inner seam carefully]
- Sold as-is; exceptional condition for a piece of this age
What\'s Included: Cap only.
Ideal For: Antique textile collectors, costume historians, museum display, Victorian/Edwardian re-enactment, or theatrical use.
Keywords: Victorian boudoir cap, Edwardian day cap, antique silk cap, filet crochet hat, Victorian hat, 1900s hat, antique millinery, silk ikat cap, Victorian clothing, boudoir bonnet, antique lace cap, Edwardian fashion
