MI0002 - 1800s Crocheted Wool Veil Pattern. The veil, an indispensable accessory, kept the dust off faces and discouraged unwanted attention from fellow travelers. A wool veil added warmth in winter. This pattern was originally published in 1864 Peterson's Magazine as a veil for infant's wear. However, its 28" x 13" size does fit an adult. Miller's Millinery offers you a Lady's Portfolio of patterns for creating historically accurate 18th and 19th Century head wear. Each pattern is carefully drawn from one or more original items and is illustrated with documentation. Construction techniques used in the step-by-step directions follow original methods.