MTO Austentation Jane Austen Georgian Regency Bergere Straw Hat and Hatpin: retailer Marie

"Miss Burton has made me a very pretty little bonnet, and now nothing can satisfy me but I must have a straw hat...like Mrs. Tilson's; and a young woman in this neighbourhood is actually making me one."
Jane Austen to Cassandra
April 18, 1811

The Marie hat shown here is a 15" low crowned straw called a Bergère. Popular from the mid 1700's to early 1800's, it was representative of the simpler styles and fashions that were coming into vogue, beginning with Marie Antoinette's famous Shepherdess experiment. It was seen often in the film "Marie Antoinette" but is also seen here in this fashion plate, "A Peep into Kensington Gardens" from The Gallery of Fashion(Morning Dress, June 1794.)

The last image shows a selection of hats I made for a recent order, just to give you an idea of what is possible.

This listing is for this bonnet with matching hatpin, made to order in your choice of colors. Choose your favorite shade for the ribbon, bias trim, flowers and hatpin and include that information in your order. Each hat ordered is one of a kind and trimmed in the flowers and ribbons available at the time of ordering. If you have any questions or requests retailer, please contact me.

To order this hat plain to trim on your own, please contact me or visit www.austentation.com for a large selection of hand made, custom sewn Regency hats, bonnets, reticules, accessories and more.