In 1850, Mrs. Mary Simpkins and her stepdaughter, Joanna, advertised their millinery business on Water Street. “Straw Bonnets, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces, Caps, Silk Bonnets plain and drawn ...

June 1, 1850. 1 min read. Straw for Hats. ... This article was originally published with the title “ Straw for Hats ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 5 No. 37 (June 1850), ...