GESCHWISTER LADEWIG Bonnet, Berlin, ca. 1890 #daydress Worn in England around 1847

Worn in England around 1847

retaining its structure and softness with only minimal signs of age

both made from richly woven silk fabric featuring subtle floral patterns worked directly into the weave

more decorative trends of the later 19th century

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GESCHWISTER LADEWIG Bonnet, Berlin, ca. 1890 #daydress Worn in England around 1847This rare velvet bonnet, dating to the early 20th century, is a poignant and beautifully preserved example of historic German fashion, crafted with care and adorned with sequins in the forehead area, original chin straps, and a decorative silk bow at the back. The label inside reads: Geschw. Ladewig Modes Berlin, W. Markgrafenstr. 35, linking the piece to a Berlin based hat salon whose full story remains elusive. While researching the name Ladewig, we