This headpiece is a perfect compliment to any dress.

It is believed that Henry VIII's second wife and Elizabeth I's mother, Anne Boleyn brought the Hood style of headwear back to England following her service at the court of the French King.

This traditional example of an elaborate French Hood circa 1520 - 1540 and has been made from a sturdy base that has been covered with lush Black velvet. Appropriate weight wire has been added to maintain it's shape. The gold trim has been adorned with hand sewn Czech Glass faceted beads and Czech Glass Pearls

Although I try to make my items as historically accurate as possible - I do believe that there are some "modern" things that make our lives easier...most hoods were attached with ties under the chin - I find that very uncomfortable so I make my Hoods to tie in the back at the hairline. Secondly - usually Black Velvet was used for the veil - In this French Hood I have used a lovely black veil. It is lighter weight and not as hot!

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