A Large Silk Bonnet For Curly Hair

A Large Silk Bonnet For Curly Hair

A large silk bonnet is a great way to keep your hair protected from dust, tangles, and the elements while you sleep.large silk bonnet It’s also a stylish addition to any outfit, especially if you have naturally curly hair. The best bonnets for curly hair are made of either silk or satin. Silk is a natural fiber that can help keep your hair smooth and healthy, while satin helps protect your locks from frizz and tangles while you sleep.

A bonnet is a great choice for preserving voluminous hairstyles like braids, locs, and twistouts, but it can also be useful for straight styles that tend to flatten and get tangled at night.large silk bonnet When choosing a bonnet, consider the material, sizing, and style. A good choice is a silk bonnet with adjustable straps that you can adjust to ensure the bonnet stays on throughout the night. The straps should also be wide enough to keep the bonnet securely in place without slipping or catching on your pillow.

This bonnet is made from 100% organic mulberry silk and has an adjustable drawstring. It’s also eco-friendly and OEKO-TEX certified, which means it is free from harmful substances. The silk is soft and breathable, which keeps your head cool and comfortable while you sleep. It also comes with a padded insert to protect your head from irritation while you wear it.

The lining is white, with a complex ruched trim across the top of the brim. It narrows slightly towards the front. There is a bow of self-fabric in the center front, at the join of the brim and caul. Ribbon ends drape over the proper left side of the brim, finished with three teeth. This squat shape of the brim is typical of 1780s bonnets.

A black bonnet, trimmed with self-fabric or matching ribbon. There is a broad band of trim along the brim-caul join, which may be lace. There is a bow of ribbon in the front at the join, and ribbon ends that drape over the proper left side of the bourbon. This bonnet probably dates to the early 1770s. It may be similar to the bonnet in A ladies maid purchasing a leek, printed as the act directs, March 1772 (detail), but is somewhat later than that style.

The brim of this bonnet is quite large and has an upward flare that seems to be in a squat form, possibly to match the squat shape of the cap underneath. It may be boned, like CWF 1993-335. Unlike some other late-18th-century bonnets, this one has a flat caul rather than the deeper, tubular shape that became popular in the mid-19th century. It is comparable to the bonnet in The Marquess of Granby aiding a sick soldier, although that one has a much larger brim. The brim of this bonnet is also flatter than the flaring shapes of other post-18th-century bonnets, such as those in The pretty mantua maker and The Rival milleners.

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