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Are you looking for an elegant bonnet for your little loved one? You'll absolutely love these bonnets. All are handmade with special love to ensure they not only look great, but also feel comfortable on your baby's head. Be sure to read THE HISTORY OF BABY CAPS AND BONNETS below.

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	Hand smocked bonnet with pink roses and pink satin ribbon. $35. Ages 0-6 months Hand Smocked Bonnet with Pink Roses to PayPal Shopping Cart.
	White bonnet with yellow and white hand smocking and yellow bullion roses. White embroidery adds to the ruffle around the face. Second picture shows details of smocking and embroidery, $35. White Bonnet with Yellow Roses to PayPal Shopping Cart.
	This wonderful little bonnet is completely handmade. A variety of delicate embroidery stitches and pintucks are adorn the white fabric. The back is gathered and tied with a satin ribbon. Ties under the chin with satin ribbons extending from satin rosettes. Second picture is back of this bonnet. An heirloom piece. $35. Little Handmade Bonnet to PayPal Shopping Cart.
	White machine embroidered bonnet is a simple style, appropriate for a boy or girl. Fits ages 0-6 months. $20. Little Machine Embroidered Bonnet to Credit Card Shopping Cart.

THE HISTORY OF BABY CAPS AND BONNETS

Up until the early 1900s, caps were worn by both baby boys and baby girls. All babies were dressed in caps and gowns until they were past two years old. Perhaps you’ve seen old photos of your grandfather or great-grandfather dressed in clothing that would now be considered suitable for little girls.

In the days before central air conditioning, caps served an important function in regulating the baby’s body temperature. In warm weather, light weight caps served to keep drafts off ears. They also contributed to evaporative cooling. As baby perspired, the cap became damp. As the moisture evaporated, the fabric became cool as well as the baby. In cool weather, caps were made in warm fabrics for the insulating layer and again served to wick away perspiration.

No-choke bonnet strings You will notice small loops where the ties attach to the cap. To use, draw one tie under the chin and through the opposite loop. Tie very loosely in a light bow, or leave both strings hanging free. With the strings hanging free, if baby tugs on the cap it will release rather than choke baby. Enjoy!

Sweaters

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Darling hand-crocheted sweater and tam for baby girl. Buttons down the right side. Accented with satin ribbon around the neck and around edge of tam. Will fit preemie or newborn. ONE ONLY. $50

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