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© 1. Ned Scott Archive — Ann Miller in her Easter Bonnet (1946) / 2. unknown — Hyde Park London Easter Bonnet Photograph (1953) / 3. unknown — Elizabeth Taylor / 4. unknown / 5. Ruth Sondak/FPG/Getty Images — A chicken hatches out of an egg on a woman's hat, during an Easter parade in New York (1940) / 6. unknown / 7. Universal Images Group/Underwood Archives — USA (1950) / 8. Charles Steinmemer/LIFE — Marjorie Henderson (1947) / 9. unknown — Veronica Lake / 10. unknown / 11. unknown — Christine Hodgson, winner of the Easter Bonnet Parade, Morecambe, Lancashire (1959) / 12. Echo — Lil Collins of Everton wears the elaborate Easter hat she has made / 13. unknown.  


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An Easter bonnet is a traditional headpiece worn by women and girls during the Easter holiday season, typically as part of festive attire for Easter Sunday church services, parades, or celebrations. These bonnets are often adorned with colourful flowers, ribbons, bows, feathers, and other decorative elements, symbolising the renewal and rebirth associated with the spring season and the religious significance of Easter. The origin of the term “Easter bonnet” can be traced back to the Middle Ages. During this time, it was customary for people to attend Easter Sunday services, wearing new clothes as a symbol of renewal and rebirth. Women would often wear elaborate head coverings, which eventually became known as “Easter bonnets”.

During the 19th century in America, particularly in New York City, the tradition of wearing Easter bonnets became so popular that it led to the creation of the famous Fifth Avenue Easter Parade. What began as a simple stroll after Easter church services evolved into a grand spectacle where people would promenade along Fifth Avenue, showing off their elaborate bonnets and outfits. The parade soon attracted thousands of spectators who came to admire the creativity and elegance of the participants. The tradition of wearing Easter bonnets has inspired not only fashion trends but also culinary delights. In some parts of the world, especially in Eastern Europe, there’s a tradition of baking Easter bread in the shape of a bonnet.





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