tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post8938375356506962162..comments2024-03-28T16:41:29.596-04:00Comments on The Duchess of Devonshire's Gossip Guide to the 18th Century: Caps and BonnetsHeather Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03544318718074061879noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-24719718373299703472009-01-26T14:15:00.000-05:002009-01-26T14:15:00.000-05:00Many thanks for the info about Zoffany. I have ema...Many thanks for the info about Zoffany. I have emailed you the picture, which we bought at an auction because we found it so appealing. Maybe it is an imitator of Zoffany?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471399986687675169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-54843568823646358182009-01-24T12:29:00.000-05:002009-01-24T12:29:00.000-05:00Of course! It's a Zoffany in the Finnish National...Of course! It's a Zoffany in the Finnish National Gallery, Sophia Demergue. I am curious now about the one you are referring toHeather Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544318718074061879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-53717640053398624892009-01-24T07:08:00.000-05:002009-01-24T07:08:00.000-05:00Fascinating site! I wonder if you can tell me more...Fascinating site! I wonder if you can tell me more about the 6th bonnet picture (bottom right), like who painted it etc? We have a somewhat similar picture, which we could post to you if you are interested.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471399986687675169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-50089565969347288822009-01-14T16:56:00.000-05:002009-01-14T16:56:00.000-05:00Well, I gotta say that, after close scrutinizing, ...Well, I gotta say that, after close scrutinizing, I'm not all too keen on caps. I like the small confections a la Hogarth (not shown here) with or without the lappets, but in general I think they're a little frumpy. I like Lavinia's, though.<BR/><BR/>One of my favorites is a hat that is almost a very early bonnet. The sitter is the second Mrs Lee Acton, Penelope, and it's a full length Romney. Interestingly, the first Mrs Lee Acton is wearing one of the very few caps I like. Mr Lee Acton picked a couple of stylin' wives.Polonaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10192167594851519558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-83917824077786366622009-01-14T16:49:00.000-05:002009-01-14T16:49:00.000-05:00I like that one too! It could just be the winter ...I like that one too! It could just be the winter gear Lavinia is sporting but it looks like a cozy bonnet!Heather Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544318718074061879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-5170362801262157722009-01-14T16:33:00.000-05:002009-01-14T16:33:00.000-05:00I like the 1781- it doesn't seem to ruin the 'big'...I like the 1781- it doesn't seem to ruin the 'big' hair too much. And, it's also kink of stylish;-)Lucy https://www.blogger.com/profile/13600064401395449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-5299820740476435262009-01-13T23:37:00.000-05:002009-01-13T23:37:00.000-05:00Sadly, bonnets were probably the most comfortable ...Sadly, bonnets were probably the most comfortable of fashionable headgear. A scary thought!Heather Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544318718074061879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-6121028053598626982009-01-13T23:02:00.000-05:002009-01-13T23:02:00.000-05:00That just can't be comfortable, with all that equi...That just can't be comfortable, with all that equipment on your head.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096758413292331253noreply@blogger.com