SHOPPING FOR BONNETS

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SHOPPING FOR BONNETS

Judging from Appearance, a canny shop assistant infers that a bonnet being tried on by the wife takes years off her age by mistaking her for her husbands daughter. Date: 1828

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1828 Appearance Assistant Band Bonnet Bonnets Counter Husband Husbands Judging Mannequin Mirror Shopping Takes Years

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In this intriguing image from 1828, a canny shop assistant examines a bonnet being tried on by a woman, mistaking her for her husband's daughter. The scene takes place in a bustling shop filled with an array of bonnets, each one carefully displayed on a mannequin or neatly arranged in a box or on the counter. The mirror reflects the woman's surprised expression as she adjusts the bonnet, her husband standing nearby, slightly affronted by the assistant's mistake. The year is 1828, and the trade of shopping for bonnets was a popular pastime for women of all ages. Bonnets were not only fashionable accessories but also essential protective gear against the elements. The shop assistant, with years of experience, judged the woman's appearance and assumed she was younger than her husband, perhaps due to the youthful style of the bonnet she had chosen. The woman's husband, taken aback by the assistant's comment, looks on with a mixture of amusement and annoyance. The scene captures a moment of human connection and misunderstanding in the everyday world of shopping. The image is a reminder of the importance of appearance and the power of assumptions, as well as the role of the shop assistant in shaping the shopping experience. This charming photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when shopping for bonnets was a cherished ritual and the art of judging a person's age by their appearance was a common practice. The image is a testament to the enduring allure of fashion and the human tendency to make assumptions based on appearances.

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