Whalebone Bonnet Pattern 1760s - 1780s

Bonnets were popular for much of the 18th century. Black silk was by far the most common for 'whalebone bonnets', or boned bonnets, but other colors such as white and green were sometimes seen.  The shape and style of this bonnet with its boned brim, is closely based on the example owned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Accession # 1993.335. It is well suited for 1760s to 1780s era costumes and living history/reenactment events. Appropriate for all impressions from working class to upper and middling classes. Paper pattern and printed step by step instructions, with both color and black and white photos, included.   Bonnet kits are available here. PATTERN USAGE AGREEMENTBy purchasing this pattern you agree to the following terms of use: ~At the Sign of the Golden Scissors/Larkin & Smith Patterns and kits are exclusively for private, non-commercial use by the buyer~At the Sign of the Golden Scissors/Larkin & Smith Patterns and kits may only be used for commission pieces