1890-1919 Antique Hats

Between 1890 and 1919, women’s hats were powerful symbols of fashion, status, and self-expression. In the 1890s, Victorian millinery reached dramatic heights—literally—with towering brims, lavish feathers, and floral embellishments that crowned the era’s structured silhouettes. Hats were not just accessories; they were architectural statements, crafted to impress in both public and private spheres.

The Edwardian era brought a shift toward elegance and theatricality, with the rise of the picture hat—a wide-brimmed style often made of straw, silk, or velvet, and adorned with plumes, ribbons, and veils. These hats framed the face and complemented the flowing lines of the S-bend corset, becoming essential elements of Edwardian fashion.

As World War I reshaped society, hat styles evolved toward simplicity and practicality. Influenced by military design, hats of the 1910s became more structured and modest, yet retained an air of refinement and artistry. Materials remained luxurious, and even understated designs carried subtle elegance.

Throughout these decades, one thing remained constant: a woman’s hat was never merely decorative. It reflected her place in society, her personal taste, and the cultural values of the time. Whether worn for promenades, social calls, or wartime resilience, these hats told stories - quiet but unmistakable - of identity, aspiration, and artistry.

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ROBERT HEATH Antique Ladys Straw Hat, England, ca. 1899
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€580,00
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€580,00
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BORCHERT Antique Art Nouveau Straw Hat, Berlin, ca. 1908
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€1.450,00
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€1.450,00
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Gibson Girl Straw Hat with Cherries, America, ca. 1890
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€690,00
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€690,00
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CARSON PIRIE SCOTT Hat, Chicago, ca. 1916
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€390,00
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€390,00
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Hair Scarf, ca. 1890
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€45,00
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€45,00
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Baby Bonnet, France, ca. 1901
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€125,00
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€125,00
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Chamberlain-Bicorn, Kingdom of Bavaria, ca. 1890
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€250,00
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€250,00
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French Bonnet, ca. 1900
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€220,00
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€220,00
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MARCELLE FAURAS Hat, Paris, ca. 1899
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€190,00
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€190,00
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GESCHWISTER LADEWIG Bonnet, Berlin, ca. 1890
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€220,00
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€220,00
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PAULINE BEYER Capot Hat, Chemnitz, 1890s
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€180,00
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€180,00
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Sports Hat, ca. 1904
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€320,00
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€320,00
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Walking Hat, ca. 1909
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€180,00
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€180,00
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MARIE GARTNER Mourning Hat with Veil, Vienna, ca. 1910
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€320,00
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€320,00
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WEBER Sport Cap, Lancaster, ca. 1890
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€240,00
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€240,00
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Men's Straw Hat, ca. 1910
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€220,00
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€220,00
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AITKEN Bonnet, ca. 1895
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€195,00
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€195,00
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Promenade Hat, Spain, ca. 1918
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€220,00
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€220,00
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Summer Hat, Spain, ca. 1914
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€280,00
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€280,00
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Promenade Hat, ca. 1895
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€280,00
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€280,00
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Edwardian Hat Pin, ca. 1905
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€380,00
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€380,00
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Edwardian Hat Pin, ca. 1905
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€480,00
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€480,00
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Top Hat Cleaning Pads, ca. 1900
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€180,00
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€180,00
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AU BON MARCHÈ Antique Children's Evening Cap, ca. 1900
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€210,00
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€210,00
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HENRY MATTHEWS Antique Silver and Enamel Dressing Set, Birmingham, 1910
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€390,00
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€390,00
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Antique Wax Headpiece and Wax Pin, ca. 1910
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€190,00
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€190,00
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Antique Wax Wreath, ca. 1910
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€240,00
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€240,00
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