Saturday 17 September 2022

Hat from Siam

This particular hat was from a set of theatrical hats being sold on eBay from a production of the King and I 


There is no label in the hat so it could be a courtier or one of the Kings children.


I think it makes an excellent oriental courtiers hat.





Sunday 11 September 2022

Australian Bush Hat

Australian Bush Hat, that's what it says on the label 

This hat is made of leather with a wide brim to protect the wearer from the sun and rain.

The leather is a bit mouldy but will easily polish out, whoever owned it last must have put it away damp.



Around the crown is plaited leather band, its got a cowboy hat feeling and is probably a style used by Australian cattle ranchers.


The crown is creased telescope style from the way its made


Like most bush hats it's vented in the side



Sunday 4 September 2022

Bucket Hat

 A Bucket Hat 

A bush hat is similar to a bucket hat but has a stiffer brim.


A bush hat is a form of wide-brim hat commonly used by military forces



Also known as a Boonie hat by Americans  


 The hat as a fabric tape band of loops is sewn around the hat's crown. This ring is meant to hold additional vegetation/foliage as camouflage. 


Complete with vented crown


Brim up or Brim down, I think with the brim up you will gather a nice puddle in the rain to tip on friends.