Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Brown Silk Faux Drawn

Coal scuttle bonnets were popular in Victorian 1840s through the 1850s. Their shape is similar to the pail that held coal hence the name coal scuttle. The ties range from 2-3" wide and get wider towards the 1850s.

Pattern: McCalls M5129 has several versions to make up coal scuttle bonnets. View A and B use the same base with different trims. Two main pattern pieces make up the buckram base.

Faux drawn bonnets were made by sewing in gather lines and gathering fabric over the buckram forms. This was used on some of the first made bonnets because it was easier to do than to get a smooth fabric cover.

Brown Silk Bonnet

Brown silk taffeta faux drawn bonnet with ruched silk lining and orchid/lavender silk binding and trimmed, adorned with ostrich feather, artificial paper flowers, polyester ribbon ties, and acorns for a Dickens Fair participant. Buckram and millinery wire base. [November 2011]

Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Brown Silk Faux Drawn -  Front. Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Brown Silk Faux Drawn - Left. Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Brown Silk Faux Drawn - Left Quarter. Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Brown Silk Faux Drawn - Right. Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Brown Silk Faux Drawn - Right Quarter Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Brown Silk Drawn - Back Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Brown Silk Faux Drawn - Inside Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Brown Silk Faux Drawn - Top Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Brown Silk Faux Drawn - Inside Detail

Navy Blue and Green Silk Bonnet

I barely remember making this bonnet and do not remember to whom it was sold.
Navy blue and green silk dupioni gathered to mimic a drawn bonnet with synethetic ribbon bow. [December 2008]

Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Navy Blue and Green Faux Drawn -  Front. Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Navy Blue and Green Faux Drawn - Left. Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Navy Blue and Green Faux Drawn - Left Quarter. Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Navy Blue and Green Faux Drawn - Right. Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Navy Blue and Green Faux Drawn - Right Quarter Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Navy Blue and Green Faux Drawn - Back Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Navy Blue and Green Faux Drawn - Inside Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Navy Blue and Green Faux Drawn - Top

Burgundy Faux Drawn Bonnet

Burgandy polyester with gray polyester lining and trim faux drawn bonnet made for a Dickens Fair partipant has artificial flowers and embroidered curtain draw backs for ties. [November 2006]
Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Burgandy Faux Drawn - Front Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Burgandy Faux Drawn - Side Reproduction Coal Shuttle Bonnet - Burgandy Faux Drawn - Back