I saw a request on another list for instructions on how to make a Daughter
of Charity cornette--sometimes called a "butterfly" headdress or
"sailboat"
headdress. Some folks call it the Flying Nun headdress even though it's
not
the same as used in the TV series.
I know I tried finding instructions a few years ago but came up empty.
There
isn't a motherhouse here in Atlanta either to contact. I emailed someone
in
Emmitsburg but they didn't have instructions either at the time.
I am looking to recreate a DC habit for a reenactment group here as a
Civil-War era nurse but the cornette is the only thing I haven't figured
out
how to do yet. I do imagine it would require very starched linen over a
cap.
Trying spelling it coronet. :-) I found a resource that might get you
started. There is an article here
http://www.staugcatholic.org/archives/May-June2004.pdf and a photograph
starting on 16. They mention a book title that you might get from an
interlibrary loan service. Might try contacting the magazine and/or the
author as well.
looking through this catalog is fun, http://www.blessings-catalog.com/ but I
don't know how much help it will be. Also, they are quitting business, so if
you need a Nun doll, hurry!
Denise
Iowa
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