PAULINE BEYER Capot Hat, Chemnitz, 1890s #antiquejacket showcasing the elegance

showcasing the elegance

the coat unquestionably deserves the designation “museum quality

executed in an elaborate Renaissance‑style design

The gown comprises a fitted and boned bodice with a round neckline and wide long sleeves

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

PAULINE BEYER Capot Hat, Chemnitz, 1890s #antiquejacket showcasing the eleganceThis 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