Olivia Jenkins

[BettyO]

Quote:I agree with Susan that the bonneted lady was very likely Eliza Holohan. BTW: That "bonnet" was probably something called an "ugly" or a "skuttle" bonnet. It was a head covering designed for cold and inclement weather and was not very becoming to most women. The nickname "skuttle" refers to its shape looking much like a coal skuttle (bucket) of the period.

Agreed. Here is a 19th Century bonnet called an "Ugly" -

   

Here is another variation which was worn under or over a standard "dress bonnet" -

       

"Uglies" date from the 18th Century and were commonly called a "Calash"

Susan, I haven't had time to read my Courier yet (just came the other day!) but I can't wait to read the article on Olivia!