The Gatherings Antique and Vintage Victorian through 1940's collection of hats, bonnets, purses and handbags is one collection that is a must to see! We have a wide variety of ladies and children's hats and bonnets dating from the Civil War through the Victorian, Gay 90's, and the War Years of the 1940's.
We carry a hand picked selection of black silk crepe mourning bonnets, hats made of straw, silk, felt, feathers and other materials. Occasionally we carry a beaver or other type of fur hat.
Our selection of bonnets is simply exquisite. We have fancy baby and children's bonnets made of fine laces, embellished with fine embroidery work and just 'adorably sweet bonnets'. Amid it all, the chances of finding an early prairie sunbonnets made of calico or homespun is a distinct possibility!
The Gatherings Antique Vintage carries antique and vintage purses and handbags from the Civil War era through the 1940's. Enjoy many materials including the ever popular lucite! Look for cloth drawstrings in crochet, lace and embroidery work, miser bags of the Civil War era, lovely beaded and metal bags ~ oh, so many styles with gorgeous decorative accents.
Do take a look at another one of our accessories to compliment your period costume ~ the gloves.
Silk Edwardian To 1920 Elbow Length Gloves
It is always a treat to offer a nice accessory to compliment a period dress. The Gatherings has recently discovered a lovely pair of silk elbow length gloves in a cream color that would be perfect winner to complete that late Ed…
$45.00
Drawstring Vintage Crochet Fillet Purse Bag
Another fine example of hand fillet crochet made by Mrs. Thielmann (1874 - 1972).
The sweet drawstring purse was probably made in the 1920's or 1930's. A motif of a bird on wing worked on the front side of purse. Initials …
$30.00
Belgium Hand Made Vintage All Beaded Walborg Evening Clutch Purse
Belgium Hand Made Vintage All Beaded Walborg Evening Clutch Purse
A lovely creation using small silver beads completely cover this vintage purse. The design of the purse is most interesting in a pattern of straight and swir…
$25.00
Mid 1950 Vintage Brown And Rust Felt Brim Hat
Here's a little charmer! A neat 1950's felted wool & velvet mid 1950's hat in a light brown and rust color. Wide brim at the front of the hat tapering to very narrow at the back.
A wide ruffle of velvet, combines …
$45.00
Antique Edwardian 1920 Hand Crochet Purse
Antique Edwardian 1920 Hand Crochet Purse
Milady may have carried this small hand crochet purse fastened to her waistband as it is the perfect size to carry a few necessaries. Dates from the Edwardian ear to around 1920.
It is crocheted in an ercu …
$20.00
1930 Vintage Horsehair Cloche Hat Unworn With Tags
1930 Vintage Horsehair Cloche Hat Unworn With Tags
Here is a wonderful horsehair cloche dating from the 1930's or possibly late 1920's. This hat still retains a label with the stock number attached to the inside brim. Label in…
$75.00
Vintage 1920 1930 Horsehair Cloche Summer Hat Brim
Vintage 1920 1930 Horsehair Cloche Summer Hat Brim
Here is a very nice example of a vintage 1920's to 1930's horsehair cloche hat. This summer hat has a brim which turns up on one side and downward on the other side.
The main part …
$85.00
Antique Edwardian Titanic Era Plush Black Velvet Hat
Antique Edwardian Titanic Era Plush Black Velvet Hat
You will find this lovely style Edwardian plush velvet hat in great condition. A Titanic era hat in a classic design of a wider slightly pointed brim to tilt on the one side with the other …
$98.50
Late Victorian Baby Bonnet White Dimity Fabric
Late Victorian Baby Bonnet White Dimity Fabric
A sweet later Victorian baby bonnet in a white dimity fabric. Narrow drawstring to adjust the fit around the face and along the neck. Measurement along the neckline from side to side is 10-1/2". Al…
$18.50
Vintage 1910 1920 Hand Crochet Boudoir Bed Cap Bonnet
Vintage 1910 1920 Hand Crochet Boudoir Bed Cap Bonnet
The boudoir bed caps were quite the rage during 1915 -1920s era. Coiffures that were not yet tamed could be hidden under a confection of silks, satins or hand made crochet lace, such as t…