Historic Painting Thread

**Bigkahuna** · 25th July 09, 06:13 PM

I hate to bring this up, but in the interest of historical accuracy I was wondering if some of these paintings were reversed. All the pipers seem to be left handed and one wears his cockade on the right side of his bonnet.

**sirdaniel1975** · 25th July 09, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Bigkahuna

I hate to bring this up, but in the interest of historical accuracy I was wondering if some of these paintings were reversed. All the pipers seem to be left handed and one wears his cockade on the right side of his bonnet.

As far as I know non of the paintings are reversed and there really isn't a rule suggesting how to wear the broad bonnet. You can cock it forward or to whatever side you prefer. It's great for keeping a little sun out of your eyes.