.jpg) Henry Shaw (1800-1889) - portrait in nightcap. 'Henry Shaw, 1885 at 85.' Image by Unidentified photographer, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Night Caps The.Nightcap (garment) Nightcap (garment) Soft cap worn while sleeping Not to be confused with Nightcap (drink). A nightcap is a cloth cap worn with other nightwear such as pajamas, a onesie, a nightshirt, or a nightgown; historically worn in the cold climates of Northern Europe. Nightcaps are somewhat similar to knit caps worn for warmth outdoors. Portrait of Henry Shaw wearing a nightcap. Design Women's night caps were usually a long piece of cloth wrapped around the head, or a triangular cloth tied under the chin.[1] Men's nightcaps were traditionally pointed hats with a long top, sometimes with a pom-pom on the end.[1] The long end could be used like a scarf to keep the back of the neck warm.[1]… (Source: Wikipedia)
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