Rococo Baby Bonnet, ca. 1760

This very beautiful Rococo baby bonnet, dating to circa 1760, is an exceptionally rare example of 18th-century infant headwear, crafted with exquisite detail and rich materials. Made from soft velvet, the bonnet is embroidered with dark metal threads in a delicate floral and leaf motif, reflecting the ornate elegance of Rococo textile design.

It is further adorned with colored bows, lace, and sequins, adding playful charm to its refined silhouette. The bonnet retains its two original chinstraps, and is lined with pink silk, a luxurious touch typical of mid-18th-century craftsmanship. In very well preserved condition, it shows only discreet signs of age and wear, remarkable for a garment of this age.

This rare 1760s Rococo velvet baby bonnet is ideal for collectors of antique children’s clothing, historic embroidery, or museum-quality fashion artifacts, offering a tender and opulent glimpse into the stylistic richness of 18th-century European dress.