The Flora Francine
1855-1860
A three piece bonnet, the Flora Francine first appeared in the American fashion plates in 1855.  The Flora Francine initially created a tiny circle around the wearer's face.  As the decade progressed, the brim grew creating a larger circle or oval around the wearer's face. From the side, the bonnet appears spoon shaped. 









Flora Francine is available with three different shapes for mid 1850's to early 1860's impressions.  The pattern includes a 20 page instruction booklet complete with detailed illustrations.
Photo by Ernest Dollar 2010 
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 6-8 weeks for delivery on custom bonnets.  Bonnet forms ship within 10 business days.  Photo by Ernest Dollar 2010

Flora Francine 1850's Oval    

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Buckram Form
$45.00
Tip
Brim
Hemp Braid Form
$85.00

Colors
Flora Francine Late 1850's Circle    


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 Buckram Form
$45.00


Tip
Brim
Hemp Braid Form
$85.00
Colors
Flora Francine Mid 1850's Circle    
Buckram Form
$45.00
Tip
Brim

Hemp Braid Form
$85.00
Colors
Flora Francine Deluxe Kit      $70-$73
 
Pattern and instructions, buckram bonnet form, crinoline head liner, cotton netting, curved needle, and bonnet box.
Tip/Brim Options
Styles
 
 Flora Francine Kit          $37.95
 
Pattern and instructions, buckram, wire, wire connectors, crinoline tape,  crinoline head liner, cotton netting, curved needle, and bonnet box.
Flora Francine Pattern     $16.00
Pattern and instructions for creating a late 1850'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.
Blocked Tip $3.00


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