Victorian Hat History | Bonnets, Hats, Caps 1830-1890s - Vintage …
WEBChanges mimicked dress fashions as well as hairstyles. There were hats for every occasion, from walking, riding, morningwear, and even home use. The following explores major changes in Victorian hat fashions from the pre-Victorian 1830s to the late 1890s.
Boss of the Plains - Wikipedia
WEBBoss of the Plains hat. The Boss of the Plains was a lightweight all-weather hat designed in 1865 by John B. Stetson for the demands of the American West. It was intended to be durable, waterproof and elegant. [1]
Know Your Hats: A Quick History of Men’s Hats 1790 to Present
WEBJul 2, 2020 — The origin of the baseball hat dates to the mid-1800s as a soft cap with a stiff brim that acted as a sun visor. The hat's full potential was realized in 1901 when our very own Detroit Tigers put a logo of a running tiger on the front of their caps, essentially turning the sunshade into a billboard.
History of Hats - History of Men's and Women's Hats
WEBFirst commercial Stetson was “Boss of the planes” made in 1865. I had straight sided crown, wide flat brim and rounded corners of the crown. It was waterproof and quickly conquered west. Sombrero is hat with a very wide brim …
Fanchon - Fanchon Bonnet - Fanchon Hat - Vintage Fashion Guild
WEBThe fanchon hat or bonnet is the same shape as a fanchon, but with more structure. It is a very small, often triangular or circular hat that sits atop the head and has ribbons at either side to tie beneath the chin. Both were popular in the mid-Victorian era (mid-19th Century). Written by BetterDressesVintage.
Victorian Men’s Fashion History and Clothing Guide - Vintage …
WEBMen’s Victorian Hats. The top hat, with a high, flat-topped crown and narrow brim, was worn throughout the reign. At the beginning of the period, the crown was high, about seven or eight inches, and the sides curved out slightly at the top; the narrow brim curved up …
What Hats Tell Us About American Men : NPR History Dept. : NPR
WEBJul 17, 2015 — Abram Hewitt with hat in hand, circa 1865. Library of Congress Milliners at the turn of the 20th century recommended that fur beaver hats — popular for men and women — be dry cleaned.
John B. Stetson - Wikipedia
WEBJohn Batterson Stetson (May 5, 1830 – February 18, 1906) was an American hat maker who invented the cowboy hat in the 1860s. He founded the John B. Stetson Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1865, and it became one of …
Hats of the 1800s: Bonnets, Hats, Toppers and Caps
WEBNear endless variety characterized the hats of the 1800s, whether bonnets or top hats or caps for both men and women. Learn about hats of the 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s and 1890s.
History of the Cowboy Hat
WEBThe round, curved brim and pinched crown has made the cowboy hat the most recognized piece of Western wear, but it didn’t always have this look. John B. Stetson, a famous hat manufacturer from Philadelphia created the “Boss of the Plains” hat in 1865.