John & Ann Beynon. 1903. Kindly provided by Peter Matthews.
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on 2012-Jun-11 12:35:06 Phil Spencer (PhilSpe) said
Perhaps "Smoking caps are caps worn by men while smoking to stop the hair from smelling of smoke. They also kept the head warm. They were popular in the period 1840-1880, usually worn by gentlemen in the privacy of their home." Wiki quote.
