To Net, or Not to Net: Revisited is an in depth look at the hair nets worn from 1855 through 1865. The 103 page e-book contains over 30 CDVs, numerous fashion illustrations, and directions for making hair nets right from Godey’s, Peterson’s and more. Available exclusively in my Etsy shop as a e-book March 1st!
“A new style of net has been introduced, which is rather original; it is made of hair of the exact shade of the wearer’s. The fashion is to cut off a tress of hair and to give it to the hairdresser, who will get it made into a net, which, when worn upon the head, may be truly called “invisible.” They are netted over a fine mesh, and are exceedingly durable. As the hair is worn so low and full at the back, it is almost impossible to keep it neat with-out a net, which sustains the hair, and so prevents the dress and collar from being easily soiled.”
(Peterson’s Magazine, 1863)
Contents
- Research – Then and Now
- In a Word (Definitions)
- How was a Hair Net Worn?
- How Were Hair Nets Constructed?
- How were Hair Nets Trimmed
- When & Where Were Hair Nets Worn?
- A Little on Age
- Bibliography
- Appendix
- Directions for Making Hair Nets
- Fashion Descriptions
- CDVs in Full
A note on pricing: I struggled with pricing this e-book for quite some time. I want to making my books affordable, but at the same time I need to cover what I spend. This newest book took hundreds of hours of research and purchases of Godey’s 1860, 61, 62, 63, & 64 and 35 CDVs for image rights, as well as registration fees.
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 
Congratulations! Here’s to good sales.
Congratulations on completing this project! 🙂 Yay!
Best,
Quinn
Thank you