Bonnet veil of net and lace, veil made in France, straw decoration probably made in Switzerland, 1860s. Small, semi-circular veil of black machine net with an added, open-work machine lace border. Along the straight upper edge is an added edging to take a draw string. The entire veil is embellished with tiny flower heads of cut straw, each with a black bead in the middle. Four three-dimensional bees made of straw veneer, black silk, straw thread and glass beads also decorate the veil; three are placed in the border and one in the centre.  Machine net and lace, decorated with straw work and glass beads.