Timely Tresses                   
Historic Millinery from the Regency through Civil War Eras
The Eliza Coretta

A three-piece bonnet with a flat tip.  Style includes the circle shape popular in the very early 1860's and the first spoon bonnet which appeared in the fashion plates late in 1861.

The Eliza Coretta is available with two different shapes for early 1860's impressions.  The pattern includes a 20 page instruction booklet complete with detailed illustrations.
 
Available in silk over buckram  untrimmed from $145 or trimmed from $195.  Straw forms available in 1/2" hemp braid for $85.  Straw bonnet lined with bavolet from $120 or completely trimmed for $170.  Please email us for further information on straw forms and custom bonnets. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
     Eliza Coretta Pattern     $16.00
Pattern and instructions for creating a early 1860's three piece bonnet. Featuring 2 levels of depth and flare, a 20 page instruction booklet, complete with detailed illustrations, and different covering methods based on original bonnets and period milliner's guides.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eliza Coretta Kit          $44
 
Pattern and instructions, buckram, wire, wire connectors, crinoline tape, interlining, crinoline head liner, cotton netting, curved needle, and bonnet box.
Eliza Coretta Deluxe Kit          $77
 
Pattern and instructions, buckram bonnet form, interlining, crinoline head liner, cotton netting, curved needle, and bonnet box.


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Eliza Coretta 1860's Circle
$45.00

Eliza Coretta hand and machine sewn buckram bonnet form. Three piece form with round shape for early 1860's impressions.

 

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Eliza Coretta 1860's
Early Spoon
$45.00

Eliza Coretta hand and machine sewn buckram bonnet form. Early three piece spoon form introduced in late 1861 .
 

      Hemp Braid Eliza Coretta Form
$85.00

Hand and Machine sewn braid form. 

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