Poke Bonnet: The Person Under the Hat
Mary was not from a wealthy family. She used her skills with ease of conversation to work her way up the social ladder. Hobnobbing and wise investments led her to grow a modest fortune, allowing her to purchase elegant hats like the one shown at left. By the 1830s, she had become one of the most respected headmistresses in her city.
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Mary was not from a wealthy family. She used her skills with ease of conversation to work her way up the social ladder. Hobnobbing and wise investments led her to grow a modest fortune, allowing her to purchase elegant hats like the one shown at left. By the 1830s, she had become one of the most respected headmistresses in her city.
Image retrieved from:
http://kids.britannica.com/comptons/art-180815/A-woman-wears-a-poke-bonnet-in-a-detail-of
Click the Hat Gallery again to explore more!