PAULINE BEYER Capot Hat, Chemnitz, 1890s #antiquejacket created by the renowned London

created by the renowned London fashion house Almera Robes

The wallet was likely fastened with a pink silk ribbon wrapped around the body—today only small remnants of the original ribbon remain

The implied bodice is constructed from delicate lace

showcasing the elegance

and like the prints produced by a Polaroid camera

PAULINE BEYER Capot Hat, Chemnitz, 1890s #antiquejacket created by the renowned LondonThis rare German capot hat, dating to the late 19th century, is a beautifully preserved example of Victorian millinery, likely worn with bustle dresses or transitional fashions of the 1890s. Labeled Modes Pauline Beyer Chemnitz, the hat reflects the regional craftsmanship of historic German hat salons, though little is known about the maker today. The design is a successful combination of velvet, chenille, straw, and sequins, blending rich textures