Monday, 9 November 2020

Cloth Cap

 I have a few flat caps, this is one of my favourites.


Not sure what makes it a favourite, maybe the brown colour works well with other clothing or maybe its just a comfortable hat.


I have posted so many flat caps before so not much new to say, an old cap that still fashionable in today's world.



Sunday, 1 November 2020

Librarian's hat

This style of hat I like to call a Librarian's hat, since I see it worn by some sort medieval scholar or portrait painter, although it's not specific to anyone of that sort in reality.


Made of wool fabric sewn to form the shape.


Ideal for reenactor, theatre or larp use, will suit a multitude of characters


If looking for a hat of this style online look for a medieval wool crown hat



Saturday, 24 October 2020

Red & brown nightcaps

I've already posted photos of one of this set of 8 nightcaps, the 2 in the photos below are the other jersey fabric's used in the set


Part of Ebenezer Scrooges wardrobe. 


Used to keep you head warm in the British Isle and other colder regions of Europe before central heating.


The long train of fabric forming the crown was used to wrap around the neck and act as a scarf.




Friday, 16 October 2020

Novelty Police Helmet

 Unlike the previous post, this is not a genuine police helmet.


A novelty helmet for a fancy dress made from that compressed paper mache felt substance that make the basic structure for a lot of novelty hats.


The size is also smaller than the real thing making it look almost comedic on my head.



This one does have a badge though.