Bresse hat known as a "chimney" hat Made of a felt core and a metal frame, covered with lace, lace fringes and large barbs at the back. Black mechanical lace Late 19th century D. 29 cm In its original cardboard box with damage to the shape, minor damage to the lace and soiling. Ref: "Coiffes Entre Bresse et Bourgogne" by Carole Larché-Millon and Romain Bourgeois, Editions de la Taillanderie, 2006, page 25. See identical headdress on the page.