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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]], [http://www.larsdatter.com/strawhats.htm straw] or [[leather]] and were used to keep the head warm or to keep the sun off one's face.


An oft forgotten item of [[clothing]] by many modern [[recreation]]ists, but historically they were a ubiquitous part of the [[medieval]] wardrobe.
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.


== External Links ==
An oft sited criticism of many historical recreations (both in Hollywood and recreation groups]] is the lack of [[headwear]].
* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=168 Atlantian A&S Links: Hats & Headdress]


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Latest revision as of 06:24, 10 September 2007

Hats are a form of headwear generally featuring a brim. They could be made of felt, wool, straw or leather and were used to keep the head warm or to keep the sun off one's face.

An oft forgotten item of clothing by many modern recreationists, but historically they were a ubiquitous part of the medieval wardrobe.

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