Definition of "picture-hat" []

• A woman's hat supposed to be made in imitation of one shown in some striking portrait (as, for example, a portrait by Gainsborough): usually a wide-brimmed hat with flowing plumes. See Gainsborough hat, under hat. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Miss Butler with her darling spaniels and picture-hat."
• "Courtney was wearing the glorious white lace bridal suit Jack had bought her, complete with picture-hat."
• "The lovely white lace suit The matching picture-hat."