In the next few posts, I'm going to select a few hats that have feather used as decorations.
Starting with this basic wide-brimmed felt hat which has been accessorized with feathers, braiding and nice broach.
By the way, depending on the lighting and background this hat much redder than it appears in most of the photos see the photo below.
Hats were often an indicator of social status, so extra accessories make them look much grander.
Feathers add volume and height, certain feathers are rare and exotic so indicate wealth.
This particular hat given to me as a gift is intended to be a musketeer style hat from the 17th century.
