Hats on for Bridget

Convict bonnet for Bridget Doe

Roses from the Heart is a project by Christina Henri to make a bonnet to remember each of 25,000 women convicts who were transported to Tasmania.
Bridget Norton, wife of Ephraim was one of those women. She travelled out on the "Tory" in 1847. During the voyage, the women were kept busy making shirts. As Bridget was described as very industrious, I imagine that she was a very willing participant in this project. As a laundress, she most likely had to repair many a shirt before it was delivered back to its owner.

The bonnet pictured represents Bridget's work. It has been made from a shirt, using the cuff to form the peak.

New style for Bridget

The second design, features a pocket and front placket. Would Bridget appreciate being remembered like this?