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'''Hats''' are a form of [[headwear]] generally featuring a brim. They could be made of [[felt]], [[wool]], [[straw]] and [[leather]] and were used to keep the head warm or to keep the sun off one's face. |
'''Hats''' are a form of [[headwear]] generally featuring a brim. They could be made of [[felt]], [[wool]], [[straw]] and [[leather]] and were used to keep the head warm or to keep the sun off one's face. |
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Head coverings are almost always present in medieval images of everyday life (particulary for males). The few exceptions seem to for monks (although this may be a convention to shows that the individual is a monk) and some labourers when engaged in heavy labour. |
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An oft sited criticism of many historical recreations (both in Hollywood and recreation groups]] is the lack of [[headwear]]. |
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[[category:clothing]] |
[[category:clothing]] |
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