Here are two clip art images of lovely Victorian ladies’ hats.
The catalogue description for the first hat is “Black Fancy Straw, with black chiffon folds and pompons, wreath of violets in white and natural shades, fold of velvet on under brim. $4.98, 6.48. Same hat untrimmed, black only .95” 
The description for the second hat is “Black Chip Hat, fancy straw edge, trimming of Russian Net, three ostrich plumes, cluster of roses at back, fold of velvet on under brim $6.48, 8.48. Same hat untrimmed, black only .95.” 
The images are from the Koch & Co. Spring and Summer 1898 Fashion Catalogue.
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