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'''Headwear''' refers to an article of [[clothing]] worn on the head. It may be a [[hat]], [[cap]], [[coif]], [[hood]] or otherwise.
'''Headwear''' refers to an article of [[clothing]] worn on the head. It may be a [[hat]], [[cap]], [[coif]], [[hood]] or otherwise.


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.
Head coverings are almost always present in [[medieval]] images of everyday life (particularly for males). The few exceptions seem to for [[monk]]s (although this may be a convention to shows that the individual is a monk) and some labourers when engaged in heavy labour.


An oft sited criticism of many historical recreations (both in Hollywood and recreation groups) is the lack of headwear.
An oft-sited criticism of many historical [[recreation]]s (both in Hollywood and [[recreation group]]s) is the lack of headwear.


[[Category:clothing]]
[[Category:clothing]]

Revision as of 15:55, 24 January 2006

Headwear refers to an article of clothing worn on the head. It may be a hat, cap, coif, hood or otherwise.

Head coverings are almost always present in medieval images of everyday life (particularly 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.

An oft-sited criticism of many historical recreations (both in Hollywood and recreation groups) is the lack of headwear.