It would be in place for a man or a woman to politely request a woman whose bonnet obstructs the view to remove it, and, after it was done, to thank the woman for so doing.
"The Book of Good Manners"
W. C. Green
In 1880 the Speaker was given the power to repress disorder, now embodied, with subsequent modifications, in Standing Order 18. He can name a member who disregards his authority or obstructs business, and then a motion is in order, to be decided at once without amendment or debate, to suspend that member.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
Besides, she is wearing a tight dress, and lying in a cramped position, all of which obstructs her breathing.
"Her Mother's Secret"
Emma D. E. N. Southworth