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Blue bonnet, belonged to Thomas Guthrie of Scroggerfield (1746-1820)

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Postcard of Blue bonnet, belonged to Thomas Guthrie of Scroggerfield (1746-1820).
000-100-002-860-C
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Blue bonnet, belonged to Thomas Guthrie of Scroggerfield (1746-1820)

A blue bonnet is a blue knitted cap with the fibres felted or matted together to make it waterproof. This handknitted example belonged to Thomas Guthrie of Scroggerfield (1746-1820).

Blue knitted bonnet with a red border at the brim

The bonnetmakers of Dundee formed a trade guild as early as 1496. For many years they produced a cheap imitation of the black velvet bonnets worn by the wealthy. This knitted cap, felted to make it waterproof, survived as the blue bonnet.


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Online ID: 000-100-002-860-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.TBA 20
Date: 18th/19th century
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Dimensions: Diameter: 340mm (laid flat)
What: Bonnet, knitted
ICOM Number: M 7.12
Subject: Costume - headwear, men's hats (NMAS Classification)
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