At 04:02 03/03/2006, you wrote:
Well, this is really fascinating, because I read about it as a part
of an ensemble worn to a Regency ball -- not a particularly young
woman, but also (I believe), not of the old, turbaned dowager
variety. I can't imagine such a thing being worn w/ a formal
ballgown, and (although I don't claim to be a scholar by any means!)
it seems especially incongruous w/ a high-waisted Regency dress in a
light muslin or silk. (I'm not sure where I saw the original
reference.) I had pictured something more like a Juliet cap -- have
you ever seen such a cap on a woman, or in such a context?
Thanks for the image search! I'll have to explore using that more!
KP
google image search is your friend
http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&q=phrygian+hat&btnG=Search
Susan
During the French Revolution, the Phrygian cap became popular among
the revolutionaries, as I recall. I seem to remember it was white
with e a cockade. I suspect it was a cap after that style that your
Regency lady would have worn. I would see if you can find a reference
in Cunnington's "Englishwoman's Clothing in the 19th Century," where
there are pages of hats, one for each year.
Suzi
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