PAULINE BEYER Capot Hat, Chemnitz, 1890s #antiquejacket Soldier –portrait in original case

Soldier –portrait in original case

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

dating to around 1912

executed in an elaborate Renaissance‑style design

especially considering their fragile materials

PAULINE BEYER Capot Hat, Chemnitz, 1890s #antiquejacket Soldier –portrait in original caseThis 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