tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post7637200709600489264..comments2024-03-19T18:17:56.821-04:00Comments on Colonial Quills: Topping It Off - Late 18th Century Hats by Cynthia HowerterCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-63727447420548980962015-09-14T17:59:23.368-04:002015-09-14T17:59:23.368-04:00Hi, Mamma G! I'm glad you enjoyed the article....Hi, Mamma G! I'm glad you enjoyed the article. In addition to protecting their skin from the sun's rays, woman also wore hats to protect their mob caps and/or hair from being exposed to dust and dirt. Additionally, hats provided the finishing touch to a person's outfit. A well-made hat completed one's clothing. Both men and women were not considered properly dressed when leaving aCynthia Howerterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247980371479938108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-963713752490652342015-09-04T18:12:55.049-04:002015-09-04T18:12:55.049-04:00I forgot to mention that I really liked the articl...I forgot to mention that I really liked the article as well :)MammaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13059821342165227690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-82073112682213944462015-09-04T18:11:56.115-04:002015-09-04T18:11:56.115-04:00I have a question. I know that some reasons that w...I have a question. I know that some reasons that women wore hats in the earlier times because of heat and to protect their skin.What were some of the other reasons?MammaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13059821342165227690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-52874397014301220522015-09-03T10:37:13.696-04:002015-09-03T10:37:13.696-04:00Thank you, Janet! I never knew that your mother ma...Thank you, Janet! I never knew that your mother made hats! We need to get together soon to visit and then I'd love to hear all about your mother's creations.Cynthia Howerterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247980371479938108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-68099803566297373872015-09-03T06:49:57.811-04:002015-09-03T06:49:57.811-04:00Great post, Cynthia. I love hats also and wish we ...Great post, Cynthia. I love hats also and wish we still wore them. My mom was a milliner and made beautiful hats.Janet Grunsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635290708361600803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-23474549735424053562015-09-02T15:46:51.506-04:002015-09-02T15:46:51.506-04:00I'm with you, Pegg Thomas! I adore hats! And a...I'm with you, Pegg Thomas! I adore hats! And aren't they especially wonderful when we're having a bad hair day! Cynthia Howerterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247980371479938108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-36124053496826985752015-09-02T15:45:19.269-04:002015-09-02T15:45:19.269-04:00Thank you, Tina Wilson! I really enjoyed learning ...Thank you, Tina Wilson! I really enjoyed learning about the different types of hats worn during the American colonial period, and am so glad that you enjoyed my article!Cynthia Howerterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247980371479938108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-7542898416746908882015-09-02T15:43:25.694-04:002015-09-02T15:43:25.694-04:00I'm so glad you enjoyed my article, Mrs. Tina!...I'm so glad you enjoyed my article, Mrs. Tina! I wish hats were still popular because I love wearing them! Cynthia Howerterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247980371479938108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-56064993403668565882015-09-02T15:31:48.579-04:002015-09-02T15:31:48.579-04:00Tina, we are SO BLESSED that we have AMAZING autho...Tina, we are SO BLESSED that we have AMAZING authors like CYNTHIA HOWERTER to write us such great posts on CQ!!!!! Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-82206860288254354062015-09-02T15:30:38.551-04:002015-09-02T15:30:38.551-04:00Thanks, Tina, I think CYNTHIA HOWERTER did a GREAT...Thanks, Tina, I think CYNTHIA HOWERTER did a GREAT JOB on this article!!! Wow!!!! I am having her cut the picture of us from this post as I fear it may be confusing folks. This wonderful piece is pure Cynthia!!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-39552222402930492292015-09-02T11:06:09.158-04:002015-09-02T11:06:09.158-04:00I wish hats were still in style for all-day wear. ...I wish hats were still in style for all-day wear. I hate messing with my hair!Pegg Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113756304449398701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-77096997888162727322015-09-02T10:54:15.290-04:002015-09-02T10:54:15.290-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02286961249967298346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-9826825793964013642015-09-02T10:53:52.633-04:002015-09-02T10:53:52.633-04:00 Thanks Carrie-
Who knew there was so much hist... Thanks Carrie-<br /> Who knew there was so much history with hats and exactly what they mean. Awesome job explain and sharing a little bit more of History with us! I enjoyed it very much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02286961249967298346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-75777256857081482942015-09-02T10:29:05.999-04:002015-09-02T10:29:05.999-04:00Great article Carrie. I like the picture of you a...Great article Carrie. I like the picture of you and Cynthia, but were is your hat Carrie?<br />I wonder when things changed that women and men don't wear hats like they did in the 18th century?<br />Blessings,TinaMrs Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896114843568971108noreply@blogger.com