That sounds like a biggin. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 4:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost]Night caps
In a message dated 11/8/2007 6:02:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Also 17th and 18th century And I'd say as far back as medieval. You can see them in illustrations sometimes. Of course I can't think of any now, but I remember doing a show and making a simple linen one to be worn under a broad brimmed hat. I saw it in an illumination. It had long ties [untied and hanging] that would tie under the chin. And of course this was a man out and about in the day, but the same kind of close coif-like cap could serve the purpose of a night cap...which was to keep your head warm. It covered his ears. For all we know the Roman could have worn them. I mean, think about it. Such a useful item before central heating. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
