I am researching Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Supposedly, the habit of the order
she founded originated in her widow's dress. She was widowed in 1804 while she
was in Italy. Here is a link to a portrait that was supposed to have been
painted then, although I have my doubts.
Here is a photo of Saint Frances Cabrini (1850-1917). Notice that she is
wearing a bonnet that ties under her chin. Not saying it's an Italian style,
but as soon as I saw Elizabeth Seton's headgear, I thought of Mother Cabrini.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Xavier_Cabrini
Kathy
Notice that she is wearing
a bonnet that ties under her chin
Now Mother Cabrini's bonnet is very typical of European/American styles of the
late 19th century, whereas Elizabeth Ann Seton's does not seem typical of
styles of her era. That is why I asked the question about its possibly being
I went to school at Seton Hill College (now Seton Hill University). It is
run by Mother's Seton's Sisters of Charity, so I've seen the bonnet up
close. It reminds me of the poke bonnet that became popular in the Romantic
and Crinoline periods. A bit early, I know, but just a thought that it may
be
To me, Seton's headgear appears to be a somewhat wilted version of the
mob cap, not stiffened like a bonnet, or really much shaped like one.
Not a poke bonnet because it doesn't hide her face.
== Marjorie
On Feb 27, 2013, at 4:45 PM, Monica Spence wrote:
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