PAULINE BEYER Capot Hat, Chemnitz, 1890s #Viktorianischeschuhe Elegant man –portrait in original

Elegant man –portrait in original case

Length: ~ 42cm

or simply drawn to the timeless charm of Victorian clothing

A cotton undergarment was worn under this overdress

Jacket Length: approx

PAULINE BEYER Capot Hat, Chemnitz, 1890s #Viktorianischeschuhe Elegant man –portrait in originalThis rare German capot hat, dating to the late 19th century, is a beautifully preserved example of Victorian millinery, likely worn with bustle dresses or transitional fashions of the 1890s. Labeled Modes Pauline Beyer Chemnitz, the hat reflects the regional craftsmanship of historic German hat salons, though little is known about the maker today. The design is a successful combination of velvet, chenille, straw, and sequins, blending rich textures