Alsatian Hat / Headdress, Gold-embellished Headdress, Folk Costume, Silk Ribbon, 19th Century, Gold

An antique and ornate traditional Alsatian women’s headdress from the 19th century, notable for the abundance and quality of its decoration.
The headdress features spectacular embroidery and trimmings made of gold metallic threads and braided ribbons.
The outline of the face is highlighted by pleated and piped white lace, forming a halo.
The headdress notably retains its very long and precious ribbons of embellished silk, adorned with large bouquets of multicolored flowers in shades of red, green, purple, and orange.
.This type of richly decorated bonnet belongs to the family of Alsatian gold headdresses, worn particularly in Upper Alsace and the Colmar region before the widespread adoption of the famous Alsatian headdress with a large bow.
The prominence of the metal embellishments and the richness of the fabrics attested to the social status and wealth of the woman wearing it. Very fine condition