Antique Gibson Girl Straw Hat with Cherries, ca. 1890 antique_dresses crafted around 1924 and preserved

crafted around 1924 and preserved in an English collection

It is adorned with trimmings and openwork embroidery

the fabric lends the ensemble a subtle richness and visual depth

Sample or pattern shoes of this type were produced for traveling merchants

adding graceful movement and vintage charm

Antique Gibson Girl Straw Hat with Cherries, ca. 1890 antique_dresses crafted around 1924 and preservedThis extremely rare antique Gibson Girl hat, dating to around 1890 and originating from America, is a remarkable example of lateVictorian millinery. Crafted from filigree straw, the hat embodies the light, elevated silhouette associated with the iconic Gibson Girl the fashionable ideal of the 1890s, known for her high, voluminous coiffure. Hats of this type were specifically designed to sit atop such hightopped hairstyles, making them both decorative