19th Century Decorative Head Coverings
May 2026
These objects are textile and lace bonnet veils and related head pieces from the 19th century, primarily from Europe and America, created using various techniques including embroidery, bobbin lace, and machine-made net.
51 objects · 3 institutions
Baby's Bonnet
Art Institute of Chicago
18th century
Baby's Long Dress
Cleveland Museum of Art
1800s
Baby's christening dress
Art Institute of Chicago
c.1840
Baptismal Robe
Art Institute of Chicago
c. 1712/13
Bonnet
Cleveland Museum of Art
early 1900s
Bonnet
Cleveland Museum of Art
early 1900s
Bonnet Veil
Art Institute of Chicago
1850s
Bonnet Veil
Art Institute of Chicago
1850s
Bonnet Veil
Art Institute of Chicago
c. 1820
Bonnet Veil
Art Institute of Chicago
1875/1900
Bonnet Veil
Art Institute of Chicago
1837
Bonnet Veil
Art Institute of Chicago
c. 1835
Bonnet Veil
Art Institute of Chicago
1825/35
Bonnet Veil
Art Institute of Chicago
1830s
Cape
Art Institute of Chicago
1860s
Cape
Art Institute of Chicago
1850s
Collar
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1700–1941
Collar
Cleveland Museum of Art
1800s
Collar
Cleveland Museum of Art
1800s
Collar
Art Institute of Chicago
19th century
Collar
Cleveland Museum of Art
1800s
Collar
Metropolitan Museum of Art
ca. 1860
Collar
Cleveland Museum of Art
1810–40
Collar
Cleveland Museum of Art
c. 1836
Double Collar
Cleveland Museum of Art
1830
Double collar
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1875–1900
Double collar
Metropolitan Museum of Art
ca. 1835
Embroidered Dress Front
Cleveland Museum of Art
c. 1850
Embroidered Handkerchief
Cleveland Museum of Art
1857
Embroidered Scarf
Cleveland Museum of Art
1800s-1810s
Evening bonnet
Metropolitan Museum of Art
ca. 1890
Forehead Cloth
Cleveland Museum of Art
late 1500s
Handkerchief
Cleveland Museum of Art
1800s
Head Piece
Art Institute of Chicago
1850s
Jacket (Separated Bodice and Sleeves)
Art Institute of Chicago
1855/65
Lace Bonnet Veil
Cleveland Museum of Art
1830
Lace Bonnet Veil
Cleveland Museum of Art
1760–99
Lace and Embroidered Collar
Cleveland Museum of Art
1875–1899
Lace and Embroidery Collar
Cleveland Museum of Art
1800s
Man's Nightcap
Cleveland Museum of Art
late 1500s
Scarf
Art Institute of Chicago
1820s/80s
Scarf
Art Institute of Chicago
1875/1900
Scarf
Art Institute of Chicago
1865/85
Scarf
Art Institute of Chicago
1870/90
Scarf
Art Institute of Chicago
1865/1900 (based on design from 1720/30)
Scarf
Art Institute of Chicago
1880s/90s
Shawl
Art Institute of Chicago
1875/1900
Veil
Art Institute of Chicago
1850/75
Veil
Art Institute of Chicago
c. 1810
Veil
Art Institute of Chicago
c. 1805
Veil
Art Institute of Chicago
c. 1810