Crocheted sun hat - Peterson's of 1860 presents directions for crocheting this hat. The article advises taking it to a milliner to be stiffened and pressed. This hat resembles a Pork Pie as the brim is turned up to the same height as the crown. Slat Bonnets - A work bonnet that is particularly long in the brim, completely protecting the face from any sun exposure. The brim has slats inserted into channels to give it form and yet fold flat for storage.
Colors are darker as the day proceeds.
Caps of this type may be worn out of the home. Younger women wear their caps on the back of the head. Flowered coronets are popular with the young. They may be worn for a ball or a formal dinner. Diadems are worn as a crown.