This Black Ship Fascinator has a special place in Aunt Matilda's heart, because it was given to her by Queen Victoria as a parting gift from the United Kingdom. In 1885, Aunt Matilda had the great fortune of getting to meet the Queen of England because she by chance and good manners had managed to charm a gentleman that turned out to be Prince Edward VII! The Queen smiled when Aunt Matilda opened it and lightly stated that, "the United Kingdom is going to ship you back off style." Aunt Matilda curtsied graciously in acceptance.
