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A '''bonnet''' is a form of [[cap]] typically associated with the [[Scotland|Scots]] although it was worn by many in the north of [[England]] and on the continent. During the [[17th century]] blue bonnets were issued to the troops of the [[Marquis]] of [[Newcastle]]. |
A '''bonnet''' is a form of [[cap]] typically associated with the [[Scotland|Scots]] although it was worn by many in the north of [[England]] and on the continent. During the [[17th century]] blue bonnets were issued to the troops of the [[Marquis]] of [[Newcastle]]. |
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Typically a bonnet was [[knitting|knitted]]. [[Cloth]] bonnets were considered the providence of the poor during the [[ |
Typically a bonnet was [[knitting|knitted]] and then felted. [[Cloth]] bonnets were considered the providence of the poor during the [[16th century|16th]] and [[17th century|17th centuries]]. |
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Latest revision as of 23:21, 28 May 2006
A bonnet is a form of cap typically associated with the Scots although it was worn by many in the north of England and on the continent. During the 17th century blue bonnets were issued to the troops of the Marquis of Newcastle.
Typically a bonnet was knitted and then felted. Cloth bonnets were considered the providence of the poor during the 16th and 17th centuries.
